Collard Greens
Directions
- 1Stack the collard greens, roll them, cut off the stems, make a slit in the middle, and then chop them into pieces.
- 2Stack the collard greens, roll them, cut off the stems, make a slit in the middle, and then chop them into pieces.
- 3Stack the collard greens, roll them, cut off the stems, make a slit in the middle, and then chop them into pieces.
- 4Wash the chopped collard greens thoroughly with salt, at least five to six times, until the water runs clear.
- 5Wash the chopped collard greens thoroughly with salt, at least five to six times, until the water runs clear.
- 6Wash the chopped collard greens thoroughly with salt, at least five to six times, until the water runs clear.
- 7Sauté sliced onion and garlic in a large pot for about 2-3 minutes.
- 8Sauté sliced onion and garlic in a large pot for about 2-3 minutes.
- 9Sauté sliced onion and garlic in a large pot for about 2-3 minutes.
- 10Add the smoked turkey drumstick and pour chicken stock into the pot.
- 11Add the smoked turkey drumstick and pour chicken stock into the pot.
- 12Add the smoked turkey drumstick and pour chicken stock into the pot.
- 13Cover the pot and let the turkey drumstick and chicken stock cook.
- 14Cover the pot and let the turkey drumstick and chicken stock cook.
- 15Cover the pot and let the turkey drumstick and chicken stock cook.
- 16Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, in batches if necessary, letting them cook down for about 5 minutes before adding more.
- 17Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, in batches if necessary, letting them cook down for about 5 minutes before adding more.
- 18Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, in batches if necessary, letting them cook down for about 5 minutes before adding more.
- 19Season the greens with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red crushed peppers, chicken bouillon paste, and brown sugar.
- 20Season the greens with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red crushed peppers, chicken bouillon paste, and brown sugar.
- 21Season the greens with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red crushed peppers, chicken bouillon paste, and brown sugar.
- 22Stir the greens and seasonings thoroughly to combine.
- 23Stir the greens and seasonings thoroughly to combine.
- 24Stir the greens and seasonings thoroughly to combine.
- 25Cover the pot and let the collard greens cook for about 2-3 hours on low heat until fully tender.
- 26Cover the pot and let the collard greens cook for about 2-3 hours on low heat until fully tender.
- 27Cover the pot and let the collard greens cook for about 2-3 hours on low heat until fully tender.
- 28Remove the smoked turkey bone from the pot and shred the meat back into the greens.
- 29Remove the smoked turkey bone from the pot and shred the meat back into the greens.
- 30Remove the smoked turkey bone from the pot and shred the meat back into the greens.
- 31Stir the shredded turkey meat into the collard greens.
- 32Stir the shredded turkey meat into the collard greens.
- 33Stir the shredded turkey meat into the collard greens.
Ingredients
- bundles Fresh collard greens
- bundles Fresh collard greens
- bundles Fresh collard greens
- 1 Smoked turkey drum
- 1 Smoked turkey drum
- 1 Smoked turkey drum
- 1 Onion
- 1 Onion
- 1 Onion
- cloves Garlic
- cloves Garlic
- cloves Garlic
- Chicken stock
- Chicken stock
- Chicken stock
- Paprika
- Paprika
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Onion powder
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Garlic powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Black pepper
- Black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Red crushed peppers
- Red crushed peppers
- Red crushed peppers
- Chicken bouillon paste
- Chicken bouillon paste
- Chicken bouillon paste
- Brown sugar
- Brown sugar
- Brown sugar
Equipment
Cutting boardKnifeLarge potSpoonTongsDish soap
Tips
- Wash greens thoroughly 5-6 times until water is clear.
- Use chicken stock instead of water for enhanced flavor.
- Brown sugar balances the red crushed peppers.