Collard Greens & Beans

• 2 pounds collard greens
• 3 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1. Remove and discard center ribs and stems from collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
2. Add onion and garlic to bacon and drippings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add collard greens; cook and stir until they begin to wilt. Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 55-65 minutes or until greens are tender, adding beans during the last 15 minutes.

collard greens, bacon, red onion, garlic, water, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, pinto beans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/collard-greens-beans/ (may not work)