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butter braised collards with fire cider

Sunday, March 15, 2015 by alana

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I’m packing up today to to leave for a week, alone. The  kind couple who owns Spruceton Inn in the Catskills do this pretty extraordinary thing where they give residencies to writers and artists during their slow season. I applied on a whim, and even when it became a reality it seemed so far away. But now I’m leaving today, and then it’s just me and a project I haven’t started and a room on my own. I feel excited–more excited than daunted, which I think is a good sign. But I also feel a little more strongly than usual that that I need to take special care of the words I put out there. When I think about writing, that’s always what I end up with, that if there’s a page there and I’m going fill it up it better be worth its space (see exhibit A). So before I go, I’d love to do a few things here. First, to talk about one of the businesses that helps to keep this site up and running, second, to give some of their good stuff away, and third, to leave you with something that I hope can be useful, that is–let’s talk about what happens when we braise certain greens with butter.

We’ll start with the butter. In general if you hand me a vegetable, I’m going to steam it. I’m a big believer in the steamer pot (that’s a shorter pot with holes that fits into a larger pot) as opposed to those funny collapsable things that are THE MOST FUN thing in the kitchen drawer for toddlers to play with, but even in a pinch I’ll lazy steam with an inch of water and a covered pot. This is the vegetable cooking method I was raised on, and, picky kid that I was, I probably wouldn’t have grown about 5 feet without my daily dose of steamed broccoli. I’ll steam anything except cauliflower, as cauliflower was put on this earth to be roasted.
An yes, that brings us to roasting, the hip method of the moment way to cook all vegetables. Like most hip food trends ( kimchi, good chocolate, cronuts), it got that way from being delicious, and I fully support roasting.
But then there’s braising, which, in the case of vegetables, involves a bit more water and time than lazy steaming. This all started when Alice Waters (or the army of Californians who make up Alice Waters) told me to braise cabbage in water with a big nob of butter. I think it’s called buttered cabbage in her book, and I’d choose it over most foods. Even if you’re not a cabbage lover, buttered cabbage will turn you.
This method–the hearty green, the inch or two of water, the big knob of butter–it lubricates the very fiber of the green so that it becomes plump and buttery through and through. I’ve come to do this with cabbage whenever I have the chance, but also with broccoli raab and most recently, collards. Lately I’ve been loving the final addition of Fire Cider, a magical spicy concoction which I usually just drink straight (a shot every day, plus extra if I’m not feeling my best), but is so so good with butter and collards. This Fire Cider  is made by my friends who, since the last time we spoke of them, have gained full organic certification and have continued to stretch their reach farther across the country, spreading wellness and deliciousness as they go. I feel very proud to have them here in this little county, and especially there in my sidebar.
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If you don’t have any Fire Cider, let’s try to remedy that (see giveaway below- hooray!). But if you want to make these greens right now,  a fitting substitute in this recipe would be some apple cider vinegar just there at the end, maybe with a little extra garlic and something spicy.
Have a great week, friends. I’ll be back soon, and then maybe it will be spring. In the mean time, I’ve got a gorgeous gift bag from Shire City Herbals Fire Cider. It’s got a great big bottle (trust me, you’ll go through it fast), and a few more exciting goodies. To enter, just say hello. I’ll choose the winner at the end of the day on March 23.
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Butter Braised Collards with Fire Cider
2 tablespoons butter
1 large bunch collard greens
3/4 cup water
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
Olive oil
Salt
2 to 3 tablespoons Fire Cider
1. First, prepare the collards: Cut the stem out of each leaf, and roughly chop the stems. Then cut the collard leaves into thin ribbons.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped stems and 1/2 cup of the water and bring to a low boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until the stems are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the collard leaves to the pot along with the remaining 1/4 cup water. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the lid, raise the heat to medium high, and add the garlic, stirring to combine and toss the greens in the buttery liquid for about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from heat. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss with 2 tablespoons of Fire Cider. Taste, and add an additional tablespoon of Fire Cider if you like.

 

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Comments

  1. JillB says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Yum! My CSA box this week will have collard greens, can’t wait to try this!

  2. Mo says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Um….hello!

  3. Suzannah says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    hello fire cider 😉

  4. Tammy says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    That sounds so good! I made up some fire cider but I didn’t think of cooking with it! I’d love to try out this fire cider. Mmmm. 🙂

  5. Neena says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Hello! On your recommendation, I bought a bottle of fire cider (gosh, nearly a year ago I think!) and it was fantastic. We drank it in shots, cooked with it, and even made fire ciders cocktails with the dregs of the bottle. We drained that bottle quickly and thank you for reminding me that it’s time to buy (or win!) more.
    Have a wonderful time away!

  6. Melissa says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    oh, hello! I love Fire Cider. I bought some and then tried to make my own. It wasn’t as good. I’ll try again someday but would love some from Western Massachusetts!

  7. Hannah says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Hi there!
    I tried making my own version of fire cider a year or more ago, but I couldn’t find any horseradish at the time and the result seemed to lack some crucial bit of oomph. I’ll have to try the real thing at some point, one way or another 🙂
    I wish you all the best for your writing retreat, and here’s to the hope that spring will come soon-I saw a green shoot on Thursday and it was the most exciting thing that happened to me all week!

  8. Julie says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    On my way to the market right now for cabbage….this sounds delicious! Enjoy your week writing.

  9. Donna Underwood Owens says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    I am on face book with my name plus” Aw Shucks Goat Farm”…A place of Magical Zen and The Vermont Animal Whisperer
    I have tried several of your suggestions , you can teach an ole lady new tricks. Thank you for your kindness in educating and sharing your beautiful thoughts about food

  10. Molly says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    yum! We bought some fire cider on a trip to the East Coast after reading about it here. My fiance loved it!

  11. Rachael says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    When you said you would be in the Catskills I thought “Oooh! Yay!! Right in my backyard!!” Although I live PA, I am just a hop, skip and a jump from the Catskills region of NY. However! Upon further research (utilizing my google maps) I realized you were going to be a few hops, a couple skips and pretty big jump (3 hours…) away. Maybe next time you will inch a wee bit closer to the border??

  12. Karen says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I’d love to try this stuff! We’re big fans of both collards and cider. It’s on my list of things to try.

  13. Charlotte says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Just yesterday I decided it was time for a good sized pot of collard greens with that vinegary edge to help me incline towards spring, shifting away from the squashes and root veggies that have gotten me through the freezing winter we’ve had. I have never known about butter braising but will try it next time I make collards, which given their success in my home already will likely be very soon! Thanks for this new recipe!

  14. Leslie says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    I love Fire Cider, but I haven’t cooked with it yet. Thanks for the recipe.

  15. Lana says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    We would love to give Fire Cider try!

  16. Lisa says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I’ve not had the chance to try Fire Cider, but it sounds like my kind of thing–I’m a great fan of vinegar to begin with, but add “fire”… YES please. Enjoy your week-long writing retreat. I’ll be looking forward to reading the results. Perhaps in book form?

  17. Ada says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Hello. So smart to add fire cider to collards!

  18. jacquie says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    hello1! happy writing and safe journeys

  19. Yukendra says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    Hello!

  20. Kristin says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Sounds tasty!

  21. Mychele says

    Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    I hope you have a wonderful time away!

  22. Camilla Gray says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:28 am

    Hello, Alana! Looking forward to the next book…& maybe trying Fire Cider, what the heck, right?

  23. Lana says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:39 am

    Hello! I love your first book and am eagerly awaiting the next! Would love to get my hands on some of this Fire Cider, it sounds amazing! Thanks for all you write, on paper and online 🙂

  24. Kat says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Enjoy your room and some much-deserved quiet work time!

  25. Elizabeth says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:13 am

    Fire Cider would be a lovely gift for my birthday (March 23!)–although I’d probably gift it to my dad (in part…I’d love to try some too). Dad went on a vinegar and water cures-whatever-ails-you kick when I was a kid; I remember trying to swallow a glass of the stuff to fight off sickness. Fire Cider, though, sounds like a delight with a kick!

  26. Kellie says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:11 am

    Hello! I could really use some Fire Cider right about now since I’m fighting off winter’s last germs. Blah.
    PS – We’re both Johnnies! I think we even probably have a bunch of mutual friends!

  27. Eileen says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:14 am

    Hello! I’ve been meaning to try out making fire cider at home, but have not yet given it a try. So this sounds perfect! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  28. Amarah says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:28 am

    hello there, once in Joey’s dad’s kitchen, before I think Dave and I were married, some random Rasta guy made cabbage I have longed for ever since. I think it must have been braised. I want to try the cider! Enjoy your writing leave 🙂

  29. Ali Kearney says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Alana – hello! Hope you have a wonderful and productive time away! I love Fire Cider! My bottle needs replenishing. 🙂
    Alu

  30. Sarah L says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 4:07 am

    The Fire Cider sounds wonderful and this recipe looks delicious!

  31. Jill says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Good luck with your writing!

  32. Pamela says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I love Fire Cider! I never thought about cooking with it, what a great idea. I am living abroad with my family right now and don’t know where to find it here in Spain, so I am entering in hopes that my mom could forward it to me if we won. Thanks for the chance! And how beautiful a dedicated week of writing sounds!

  33. LeeH says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Hello!
    Enjoy your time away

  34. Margo, Thrift at Home says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    oh, lovely!
    I was taught to make greens by a Southern cook who would add a splash of vinegar at the end – from a gallon jug of white vinegar in which she had marinated hot red peppers for a few months. She called it “pepper oil.” So, so, so good. I still try to mimic that flavor when I cook greens the Southern way.
    Can’t wait to try that butter braising method – sounds so good.

  35. Susan says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Hello! I would love to try the Fire Cider, and we will definitely be trying the collards recipe – I’m always looking for new ways to include more greens in our meals.

  36. Anna says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    I’m always looking for new tasty ways to prepare vegetables. The cabbage sounds really good. Hope your residency is great, it sounds very exciting!

  37. Laura T says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Our CSA should start up in the next few weeks and we always get collard greens. Since last year was the first year I ever made them, I’m still learning new ways. Will have to try this! Thanks for listing a substitute in case I don’t win the fire cider!

  38. Claire says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    I would love to try fire cider! I looks so unique.

  39. Syd T. says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Oh, Yes please! That sounds incredible, would love to try the Fire Cider.

  40. Stephanie says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Hello!!!!
    I have been checking our local farm stand repeatedly for Fire Cider, as they have a sign and a space for it. But they haven’t had it. I think maybe they don’t supply it in the winter? (It’s unstaffed, so I can’t ask.)
    I drink cider vinegar as a non-medicine way to treat GERD, and really want to try Fire Cider. Plus, those Collards!

  41. Greta Valuski says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Hello,
    Have a great week and I hope to hear from you on the 23rd 🙂

  42. Lindsay says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Hi there,
    I just read through your book and am so excited to try making more things at home! Thanks for the inspiration!

  43. Mei says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Your retreat sounds refreshing, fun and productive. I did not know what Fire Cider was and of course Googled and went from blog to blog, recipe to recipe. Sounds like a concoction I would “force” on the household for any illness. And buttered greens, oh divine! Thank you!

  44. Brendan says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    I have no idea what fire cider is but would love to find out!

  45. June says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I enjoy your site. A delight hearing about events and seasons on the other side of the US. Haven’t seen Fire Cider around here yet. So I don’t know what I’m missing, but I’d love to find out. And another great greens dish is always a treat.

  46. Paula in Tennessee says

    Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Fire Cider, I think I saw this advertised in Mother Earth News. Sounds very interesting.

  47. katie says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12:15 am

    oh yum!

  48. Joy says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:24 am

    Oh yummy! Hello!! 🙂

  49. Jennifer Platzer says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Hello

  50. Ariel says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:12 am

    Hello! I would love to try fire cider. The recipe sounds delicious!

  51. Doris says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  52. Mariam says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:33 am

    Keep up the great job and pick me! lol

  53. Eric says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:34 am

    My wife would love to try it…Thank you

  54. Linda says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:35 am

    I have never heard of fire cider! Would love to try it!

  55. Cindy Rollins says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    HI! i love, love, love collards and my hubby loves spicy, so this sounds like a great combination! Would love to try Fire Cider!
    And…Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

  56. Margit Van Schaick says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Alana, I’ve actually started using this method with onions–when the braising water has softened them, I add a bit more butter or olive oil(or both) and finish sautéing until they’re all golden sweet. This seems to shorten the process and helps to avoid over-done edges.

  57. Meghann says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    hello!!!

  58. Carol says

    Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    This Fire Cider sounds great!

  59. Annette says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 1:37 am

    Hello! This Fire Cider is interesting.

  60. Tanya says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:00 am

    Braising with butter sounds great. I usually do olive or coconut oil, but you’ve convinced me to try butter, not that we need much convincing to add butter to anything in this house 🙂
    I’d love to try fire cider! Thanks for the giveaway, and have a wonderful writing retreat!

  61. stephanie says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Yum. The greens sound good.

  62. Jacquie says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Hello(:

  63. Jamie says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Hi!
    Have a super trip. I can’t wait for your new book!
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  64. Liz says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Yum! I am also a big steamer (except asparagus–always roasted), but listening to the Cook’s Illustrated folks talk about roasted broccoli on their NPR interview got my mind whirring. I think the trick is using more fat than I want to 😉

  65. Lindsay says

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    sounds delicious – enjoy your time in the Catskills

  66. Cara says

    Friday, March 20, 2015 at 2:40 am

    This dish sounds heavenly. Looking forward to trying it (with any luck, with fire cider- it sounds kind of insane and that makes me want to drink it so badly)!

  67. Susan W says

    Friday, March 20, 2015 at 3:11 am

    I’ve cooked green cabbage with onions in butter and water for years and never thought of trying collards or other greens. I’ll give it a shot now that the farmers markets will be producing fresh greens.

  68. Kristen says

    Friday, March 20, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Hello, hello!
    Dying for something fresh and green in Franklin county! Happy spring!

    • alana says

      Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Kristin- you won! You’re it! Let me know where to send the goods…

      • Kristen says

        Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:47 pm

        Oh my goodness! Yay!

  69. Jennifer G says

    Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Hello! I love all dark leafy greens. I can’t wait to try this!

  70. Sophia says

    Friday, March 20, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    hello! that looks amazing

  71. Allie says

    Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Hello! Have a wonderful writing week. What a gift! I hope it is productive and restorative. And don’t feel guilty about naps and walks!

  72. Brenda D says

    Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Hi – Love your style of writing and the topics you discuss.

  73. Nancy @ Little Homestead in Boise says

    Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 5:03 am

    I’d love some Fire Cider, never heard of it. Sounds delish!

  74. Randy says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Hello there old friend!
    I’d love to catch up some time, but for now….I’ll throw my hat into the Fire Cider ring.
    Randy

  75. Nancy says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Glad to hear you had a good time at your writers retreat. I love those. Gives me time to empty out all the creative and inspiring ideas and gets them on to paper. Just stopping by to say hi!

  76. Agapi says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Hi! This recipe sounds lovely.
    Happy writing!

  77. d says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    hi!! sounds cool to try

  78. Erin says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    This sounds great. Have a nice trip.

  79. Jennifer says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Hello happy spring!

  80. Sara says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Hi, happy spring even if it feels decidedly like winter. Hope you had an amazing week at Spruceton Inn (pretty amazing offer they have writers!)
    I haven’t tried Fire Cider yet.

  81. Laura says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Sounds like something I really should be using!

  82. India Adams says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Yum!
    This sounds so tasty Alana, I am going to try it as soon as I get my hands on some collards
    Love to you and yours!
    xo

  83. Laurie says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Hello! Enjoy your retreat and bring on the Fire Cider!

  84. Marcia Coakley says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Fire Cider YES! Waiting for another pop up CSA farm mini-greens pick up before our Spring Share begins in another month or so…hope, hope.

  85. Tiffany Finegan says

    Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Hello! Going to have to give your recipe a shot 😉 Hope the Catskills were just what you needed!

  86. Konny says

    Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I enjoy reading your blog, and have your book. I made and bottled Amaretto for several neighbors for Christmas gifts, and make your salsa often. I also like your recipe for roasted tomatoes.


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Instagram post 2306345003953662730_13442450 Happy Mother’s Day to my brave and beautiful mom, who birthed two different humans in such different times in her life. With me she was so young, and she figured it all out just as she was learning how to be an adult. This picture was taken nineteen years later, when she was pregnant again and I was almost an adult myself. Thanks for keeping at it, Mom, and for always showing up with love. ❤️
Instagram post 2304888771283579843_13442450 What we do for cake.
Instagram post 2302665269449083186_13442450 It’s a magnolia year for sure.
Instagram post 2295808104927071821_13442450 A long time ago, Joey talked about his crush on this particular alien-like flower with a good friend of ours. Months later, little bulbs arrived in the mail. We put them in the ground last fall, and now they are everywhere. If that isn’t some kind of magic, I don’t know what is. ✨ (🙏🏻 to @wildflowers1 for the cool vase, too.)
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