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Dinner for 11

Southern Collard Greens

$5.15for 4150 minServes 11

Collard greens simmer slowly with bacon, ham, onions, garlic, broth, vinegar, and seasonings until tender.

Southern Collard Greens

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical0.75$4.33Typical price
Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical0.8 lb$1.03Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.45Typical price
Ham, 0.45 lb$3.99/lb typical0.45 lb$1.75Typical price
Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical25 oz$1.74Typical price
Bok choy and napa cabbage, 2.25 lb$1.99/lb typical2.25 lb$4.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.16

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 150 minstart to table
  • Involveddifficulty
  • 11servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.29 per serving$5.15 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb hickory-smoked bacon
  • 2 onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 lb smoked ham
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 2 1/4 lb fresh collard greens
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning

Steps

  1. Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 8 minutes, then remove it and leave the drippings.
  2. Cook the onions and garlic in the Dutch oven for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ham, ham hock, chicken broth, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and Cajun seasoning, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the collard greens, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid, stir in the vinegar, and simmer for 65 minutes until the greens are tender.

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