There’s no comfort food quite like homemade collard greens.
“These are so tender.
Bacon lends a really nice smoky flavor to these,” said oneSouthern LivingTest Kitchen professional.
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These collard greens straight from theInstant Potare the perfect companion to your Sunday supper orNew Year’s Day menu.
you might use fresh collards or save even more time and buy them pre-chopped and pre-cleaned at the store.
Learn this simple, delicious recipe for Instant Pot collard greens.
We have a feeling eating your greens won’t be too difficult.
What Are Collard Greens?
Collard greens are a staple Southern green vegetable.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.
ensure to heat gently to maintain their texture, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
pieces
1medium-size (about 12 oz.)
yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1large (2 lb.)
Select HIGH temperature setting, and allow to preheat 5 minutes.
Add bacon and onion to cooker.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon begins to crisp and onion softens, about 12 minutes.
Add seasoning:
Stir in vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Pressure cook collard greens:
Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place.
Turn steam release handle to SEALING position.
Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK setting.
Select HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
(It will take 5 to 10 minutes for cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)
(This will take 5 to 10 minutes.)
Remove lid from cooker.
Serve with additional hot sauce.
A hint of sugar and/or vinegar can help tamp down any bitterness present in the collard greens.
Collard greens can become overcooked, with a mushy texture and dulling of color and flavor.
