Southern Collard Greens

12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped

2 medium-size sweet onions, finely chopped

3/4 pound smoked ham, chopped

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth

3 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

How to Make It

1. Cook bacon over medium heat in a 10-qt. stockpot for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost crisp.
2. Add onion to stockpot, and sauté 8 minutes. Add garlic and ham, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth, collard greens, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 hours or until desired degree of tenderness.