Beer And Bacon Braised Collard Greens

• 4 bunches collard greens, stems removed, and chopped
• 6 slices thick cut bacon, large dice
• 1 onion, large dice
• 1 bottle beer, preferably a nut brown ale
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Place the bacon in a wide bottomed pot and cook over low heat. Add the onions after 10 minutes and continue cooking until bacon is crispy and onions have caramelized, stirring occassionally.
2. Turn the heat to medium high. Add the half the collard greens and the bottle of beer. Stir with tongs or a spoon and let wilt some before adding the rest of the greens. Stir until the greens are mixed with the liquid and add the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Turn down the heat, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes or until greens are tender. Eat and enjoy.

collard greens, bacon, onion, brown ale, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/14250-beer-and-bacon-braised-collard-greens (may not work)