Collard Greens

12  cups		collard greens
6  slices		Bacon, Trader Joe's W Brand, Classic Sliced Dry Rubbed, All Natural Uncured Bacon 40% Less Fat
1/2  cup		White Onion - Chopped
2		Garlic Cloves - Fresh
1/2  cup		Unpacked Cup Golden Seedless Raisins

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In a large pot over high heat, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the collards and cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water to cool the collards.

Remove the collards from the heat, drain, and plunge them into the bowl of cold water to stop cooking and set the color of the greens. Drain by gently pressing the greens against a colander.

Heat a pan to medium low, Slice bacon into strips. Cook bacon pieces until crispy. Add in chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute. Add the collards, raisins, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.