An essential part of a traditional Southern feast, these collard greens are smoked before adding in Traegered bacon, ham, and all the fixings.

Ingredients:

Main

3 Pound	fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
12 Slices	smoked bacon, finely chopped
2 Medium	sweet onions, finely chopped
3/4 Pound	smoked ham, chopped
6 Clove	garlic, finely chopped
3	(32 oz) container chicken broth
1/3 Cup	apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon	Sugar
1 Teaspoon	Salt
3/4 Teaspoon	Pepper

Steps:

1. When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
2. Smoke the collard greens for 10 minutes. Take collard greens off the grill and increase temperature to 375℉.
3. Place Dutch oven on the grill to preheat, about 15 minutes.
4. In the preheated Dutch oven, cook bacon until almost crisp. Add onions, and sauté for 8 minutes. Add ham and garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
5. Stir in collard greens, broth and remaining ingredients. Cook for 2-1/2 hours or until desired tenderness.
6. Serve hot, enjoy!