Collard Greens Surprise

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, cut in 1/4 inch dice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and discarded and leaves very thinly sliced chiffonade style
• 4 cups water
• 4 teaspoons smoked salt
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (45-60 sec).

2. 2

   Add the greens, water, smoked salt, cider vinegar, and Tabasco sauce. Season with black pepper.

3. 3

   Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the greens are tender, 20-25 minutes. Taste and season with smoked salt and pepper.