The Man's Collard Greens

I had to work on New Year's Day this year, 
so I left the cooking in the capable hands of that sweet man :)
I'm not a "greens" kind of girl, but he made this wonderful 
recipe that knocked my socks off!  
They were my favorite part of our New Year's Day meal 
along with our delicious cornbread. 



The Man's Collard Greens

1/2 pound raw bacon, chopped
1 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt & pepper to taste or Morton's Nature Seasoning
  Pinch cayenne
1 (12-ounce) bottle Beer, he used Miller Lite
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
 2 TBSP  molasses
6 pounds collard greens

In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. 

Add the onion and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes.  

 Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. 

Add  garlic and cook for 2 minutes. 

Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. 

Stir in the greens, a third at a time, 

pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. 

Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.