Instant Pot Collard Greens

Name: Instant Pot Collard Greens
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 6 oz. slab bacon, cut into 1x¼" lardons; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 3 bunches collard greens (about 1¾ lb.); 1 fresh red chile (such as Fresno), cut into thin rounds, seeds removed if desired; Louisiana-style hot sauce (for serving); An Instant Pot or pressure cooker

By Carla Lalli Music

November 13, 2019

Instant pot collard greens with hot sauce

Photo by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Pearl Jones

You don’t need to add liquid to the pot before cooking—the collards will release plenty while they’re in there. You can reduce the braising liquid as much or as little as you want once they’re done. We like to serve the greens a little saucy, but you can simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced if that’s what you prefer.

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