Sides

“Braised” Collards

Makes about 4 cups

“Braised” Collards

Makes about 4 cups

A standard side for most Southern barbecues, the Cuisinart® Multicooker seals in the flavor in very little time.

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup):Calories 47 (63% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 2g fat 3g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 5mg
sod. 141mgcalc. 53mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2slices thick-cut bacon (extra smoky in
  • flavor, if possible), chopped
  • 1shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1head collard greens, thick
  • stems removed and sliced (about 8
  • cups, sliced)
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 2tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ¾cup chicken broth, low sodium

Preparation

  1. 1. Select Sauté/Brown, set the temperature to
  2. High, and press Start.
  3. 2. Once the unit is preheated, add the bacon to
  4. the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Multicooker.
  5. Brown the bacon until it is crispy. Once the
  6. bacon is nicely cooked, add the shallot and
  7. sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
  8. 3. Add the collards, salt, and vinegar. Stir to
  9. combine. Press Stop.
  10. 4. Secure the lid and select Custom. Set the
  11. pressure to High, the time for 6 minutes, and
  12. press Start.
  13. 5. When the tone sounds, press the Steam
  14. Release button to quickly release pressure.
  15. 6. Once the pressure is completely released,
  16. carefully open the lid and transfer to a serving
  17. bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.