Traeger Kitchen
Braised Collard Greens & Bacon
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
2 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Hickory
An essential part of a traditional Southern feast, these collard greens are smoked before adding in Traegered bacon, ham, and all the fixings.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
3 Pound fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
12 Slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
2 Medium sweet onions, finely chopped
3/4 Pound smoked ham, chopped
6 Clove garlic, finely chopped
3 (32 oz) container chicken broth
1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Teaspoon pepper
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Grill: 165 ˚F2
Smoke the collard greens for 10 minutes. Take collard greens off the grill and increase temperature to 375℉.Grill: 185 ˚FIngredients
3 Pound fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
3
Place Dutch oven on the grill to preheat, about 15 minutes.Grill: 375 ˚F4
In the preheated Dutch oven, cook bacon until almost crisp. Add onions, and sauté for 8 minutes. Add ham and garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.Grill: 375 ˚FIngredients
12 Slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
2 Medium sweet onions, finely chopped
3/4 Pound smoked ham, chopped
6 Clove garlic, finely chopped
5
Stir in collard greens, broth and remaining ingredients. Cook for 2-1/2 hours or until desired tenderness.Grill: 375 ˚FIngredients
3 (32 oz) container chicken broth
1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Teaspoon pepper
6
Serve hot, enjoy!