Collard Greens and Bacon

Great for those days I'm craving low country cooking.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound collard greens
1 tablespoon water
3-4 slices Canadian bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup chicken broth
hot pepper sauce

Directions:

• Remove stems and center ribs from greens. Cut into 1/2 inch strips.
• Place in a large bowl, cover with just enough water to cover and plastic wrap. Microwave 5 minutes. You may need to do this in two batches.
• Heat a large skillet. Cook bacon 2 minutes on each side. Remove, chop and set aside.
• Add oil and onion. Cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add greens, stir in vinegar, syrup, red pepper and broth.
• Bring to a simmer. cover and cook 30 minutes.
• Add chopped bacon to pan and season with salt
• Pass hot pepper sauce to add to taste.