Uptown Collards

Collard greens come to the city. Hopefully they will bring you fortune in the New Year.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 7  lbs  fresh  collard greens
• 1  medium onion, quartered
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup  chablis or 1  cup dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon bacon drippings
• 1  small  sweet red pepper, diced

Directions

1. Remove stems from collard greens.
2. Wash leaves thoroughly (the hardest step).
3. Cut leaves into 1-inch strips; set aside.
4. Put onion quarters in food processor; process until smooth.
5. Combine onion and next 4 ingredients in a large pot; bring to a boil.
6. Add collard greens and red pepper; cover and cook on medium for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until greens are tender.
7. Add additional water if necessary; season to taste with salt and pepper.