Southern Collard Greens
How to make the best Southern Collard Greens! Full of flavorful ingredients and easy to make
Prep: 60min
Total: 120min
Yield: 5
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 2 bunches fresh collard greens ( (see note))
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup finely diced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4-5 cups chicken broth ((can replace 1 cup with water if desired))
- 1 fully-cooked smoked turkey leg or wing ((about 13 oz))
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- Applewood smoked salt & black pepper, to season
Instruction:
- Tear the greens into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- Serve collard greens with pieces of the smoked turkey leg and hot sauce if desired.
Southern Collard Greens Recipe
These authentic Soul Food Collard Greens are braised in a savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture. Serve with cornbread or candied yams for a true downhome meal. Looking for the real deal? This is a true Southern’s dream!
Prep: 30min
Total: 195min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 small bunches collard greens (about 3 – 3 1/2 lbs)
- 1 extra large smoked ham hock (make sure it is meaty!)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp bacon grease
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 2 tsp worcheshire sauce
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (you can go down on this to 1/2 teaspoon if you like less heat.)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Instruction:
- Start by pulling and tearing greens away from stems. Take a hand full of greens, roll them up and cut the rolls horizontally into small pieces. We personally remove the stems but this is a personal decision.
- Next, add greens to empty clean sink and wash them removing all grit, sand and debris thoroughly with cold water until water becomes clear.
- Next rinse the ham hock very well then add to a large pot along with enough water to fully submerge the ham hock then cover with a lid. Cook over medium high heat for about 45 minutes or until ham hock is near being tender.
- Once ham hock is almost tender, add greens and about 4-5 additional cups of water or enough to just barely cover greens to the pot. This will become your pot likker.
- Add along the rest of the ingredients to the pot and cook while covered for at least 2 hours or until completely tender. Most water should have evaporated by this point just having enough to barely cover the greens.
Southern Collard Greens w/Smoked Turkey Legs | Collard Greens Recipe
FAQ
What can I put on my greens to make them taste better?
What are the best tasting greens to cook?
- Chard. Incredibly flexible in the kitchen, chard is a leafy green that can be enjoyed raw in salads, or cooked in everything from omelets, soups and stews. …
- Mustard Greens. …
- Watercress. …
- Beet Greens. …
- Collard Greens. …
- Escarole.
How do you get the bitterness out of collard greens?
Blanching your greens is key to getting that bitterness level down. Because glucosinolates are water-soluble compounds, a lot of them are leached out into the water, allowing for a less bitter green.
Why do you put vinegar in collard greens?
