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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 pounds cleaned collard greens, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 cups stock (ham, vegetable or chicken)
- 3 thick slices of black forest ham, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1736g | |
| Calories 719 | |
| Calories from Fat 367 | 51% |
| Total Fat 40.89g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 15.47g | 62% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 6261mg | 261% |
| Potassium 1176mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 81.06g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 70% |
| Sugars 39.9g | 27% |
| Protein 14.18g | 23% |
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