Pickled Collard Greens with Pineapple

Pickled Collard Greens with Pineapple
Pickled Collard Greens with Pineapple
Sweet-tart pineapple is wonderful with pork, as are collard greens. The two together, plus a healthy dose of vinegar, morph into something that's utterly surprising and utterly delicious. It both complements and cuts the richness of the meat.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Garlic Onion Side Picnic Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner Vinegar Pineapple Healthy Collard Greens Potluck Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Carbohydrate 7 g(2%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 4 mg(0%)
  • Calories 35

Preparation Bring vinegars, onion, garlic, sugar, cayenne, bay leaf, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Meanwhile, cook collard greens in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander, pressing to squeeze out excess water. Transfer greens to a large bowl, then add pineapple and vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Cooks' note:Pickled collard greens can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Preparation Bring vinegars, onion, garlic, sugar, cayenne, bay leaf, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Meanwhile, cook collard greens in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander, pressing to squeeze out excess water. Transfer greens to a large bowl, then add pineapple and vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Cooks' note:Pickled collard greens can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Serve cold or at room temperature.