collard greens seasoned
5 from 2 votes

Homemade Perfectly Seasoned Collard Greens

Let’s get to the goodness, the tradition, the simplicity of well-cooked, perfectly seasoned collard greens.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Collard Greens
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 452 kcal
Author Kristin Marr



  1. Wash, trim, and chop the collards.
  2. Cook the chopped bacon in a deep skillet or Dutch Oven (like this).
  3. Add the shallot and garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any bits.
  5. Add the remaining broth, collard greens, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
  6. Cook for 45 minutes until the greens are soft and liquid reduced.
  7. Before serving add in the apple cider vinegar.
  8. Serve warm.