Grilled Collard Greens

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat grill to high heat.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of salted water, over medium heat, to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove the ribs from the collard greens and discard.
4. 4
   Put the leaves into the boiling, water, then add the bacon slices and blanch the collard greens for about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove the leaves from the water and place into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
6. 6
   Remove the collards from the ice water and stack the leaves flat on top of each other, about 7 to 9 at a time.
7. 7
   Put the stacked collards on the grill for 4 minutes per side.
8. 8
   Transfer the leaves from the grill to a cutting board and roughly chop.
9. 9
   Put into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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