Good-for-You Collards

Ingredients

• 6 Canadian bacon slices, chopped
• 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 (16-oz.) package fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
• 1 (12-oz.) can light beer
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Sauté Canadian bacon and onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Stir in beer, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness. Stir in lemon juice and remaining ingredients.