Like Mom's Collard Greens

Ingredients

	3 slice(s) uncooked reduced-fat bacon, cut into 1/2-inch wide pieces
	3/4 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
	2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), sliced
	1 pound(s) collard greens, washed well, center stems removed, leaves cut into 1/2-inch wide strips (about 8 cups)
	1 1/2 cup(s) water
	2 tsp apple cider vinegar
	1/2 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, (or more to taste)

Instructions

• Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to sizzle and release some of its fat, about 1 minute.
  
  
• Add onions to pot; stir and cover for 30 seconds. Decrease heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until onions are light golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens to pot and increase heat to high; cook, stirring, until greens wilt, about 2 minutes.
  
  
• Add water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
  
  
• Remove from heat and stir in vinegar, salt and hot sauce. Serve extra hot pepper sauce on the side if desired. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Notes

• For optimal flavor and texture, select bunches of collard greens with smaller leaves — they're younger and more tender.