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Collard Greens

Collard Greens

By Traeger Kitchen

An essential part of a traditional Southern feast, these collard greens are smoked before adding in Traegered bacon, ham, and all the fixings.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

2 Hrs
30 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
3 Pound Collard Greens, fresh
12 Slices bacon
2 Medium Sweet onion, finely chopped
3/4 Pound diced ham
6 Clove garlic, chopped
96 Ounce chicken broth
1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
3/4 Teaspoon pepper

Step

  • 1

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill and set the temperature to 185F. Preheat, lid closed, for 10-15 minutes.

    185 ˚F / 85 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • 2

    Smoke the collard greens for 10 minutes.

    185 ˚F / 85 ˚C

    00:10

  • 3

    Take collard greens off the grill and turn temperature up to 375 degrees F. Place Dutch oven on the grill to pre-heat (about 15 mins).

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    00:15

  • 4

    In the preheated Dutch oven, cook (finely chopped) bacon until almost crisp. Add onions, and sauté 8 minutes.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • 5

    Add ham and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, broth and remaining ingredients.

  • 6

    Cook 2 1/2 hours or until desired tenderness.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    02:30

  • 7

    Serve hot, enjoy!

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