Low Country Collard Greens

This week we bring you a southern classic, courtesy of Commercial Auto Underwriter Chase Mitchell!

Straight from the Carolina coast, it’s hard to resist a good plate of collard greens and cornbread!

Low Country Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 lb. raw bacon, chopped
• 3 Cups Chicken Stock
• 3 Cups Water
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 5-6 dashes of hot sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup salt
• 3 lbs. collard greens, cleaned, chopped, and stems removed

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat
2. Add garlic and bacon, cook down for five minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, except collards.
4. Bring to a boil and add the collards.
5. Bring back to boil, then reduce to a simmer.
6. Cook until tender (roughly 1.5 hours) stirring occasionally.

Just seeing these beautiful Lowcountry photos makes us want to take a drive down the mountain and out to the coast!