Step 1

Wash the greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. The tender young stems don't need to be stripped. Stack the leaves, roll and cut or just tear into pieces.

Step 2

Cut bacon into 1/2 pieces and cook over medium high heat, add onion, garlic, thyme and tomato.  Add greens, chicken broth, brown sugar and pepper flakes or scotch bonnet pepper and let simmer for about an hour stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust seasoning if needed.