How To Make Collard Greens

Gather the ingredients. You will need the following ingredients to make collard greens:

• 2 pounds collard greens
• 5 cups water
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 6 slices partially cooked bacon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• dash of crushed red pepper

Prepare the collard greens. Wash the collard greens until nothing remains in the water, usually 2-3 washes. Cut out any thick parts of the stalks or veins. Coarsely chop the collard greens and set aside.

Cook the ingredients. While bringing the water to a boil, cook the bacon. Once the water has begun boiling, add in the onion, bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, Cajun seasoning, and collard greens. Turn down the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about an hour.