Collard Greens With Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp of chicken bullion
• 7 slices of bacon
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 cups of water
• 3 bunches of fresh collard greens - picked, washed and cut
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
• Hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Add bacon to a large skillet, and cook until crisp. 
2. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and set aside.
3. Over medium heat, add onion to pan, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. 
4. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. 
5. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
6. Pour in water, and add bullion, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 10 minutes
7. Add in vinegar and sugar and hot sauce
8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.