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Pickled Collard Greens with Pineapple

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Pickled Collard Greens with PineappleRoland Bello

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.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

/2 cup white-wine vinegar

1

/2 cup cider vinegar

1

medium onion, thinly sliced

4

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1

tablespoon sugar

1

/4 teaspoon cayenne

1

Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

4

1/2 pounds collard greens (about 3 bunches), stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips

1

cup chopped (1/3 inch) fresh pineapple

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.