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Instant Pot Collard Greens

Savory Instant Pot Collard Greens Ready in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy savory Instant Pot Collard Greens infused with rich smoked pork, ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for Southern cuisine lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 1 bunch Collard Greens or Turnip Greens for a different texture
For the Meat
  • 4 oz Salt Pork or Bacon
For the Broth
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium if watching salt
For the Flavor
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • ¼ cup White Vinegar or use apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Steps
  1. Set your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode and add diced salt pork or thick-cut bacon, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until crispy.
  2. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Press CANCEL to stop the sauté function.
  3. Stir in ¼ cup of white vinegar, then carefully pack the collard greens into the pot.
  4. Lock the Instant Pot lid in place and set to HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes.
  5. Carefully perform a quick release, then remove the lid; the greens should be tender.
  6. Stir the collard greens and other ingredients together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh collard greens and pack them properly in the Instant Pot. Leftovers can be used in soups or sandwiches.

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