Directions
- 1Stack the collard greens, roll them, cut off the stems, make a slit in the middle, and then chop them into pieces.
- 2Wash the chopped collard greens thoroughly with salt, at least five to six times, until the water runs clear.
- 3Sauté sliced onion and garlic in a large pot for about 2-3 minutes.
- 4Add the smoked turkey drumstick and pour chicken stock into the pot.
- 5Cover the pot and let the turkey drumstick and chicken stock cook.
- 6Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, in batches if necessary, letting them cook down for about 5 minutes before adding more.
- 7Season the greens with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, red crushed peppers, chicken bouillon paste, and brown sugar.
- 8Stir the greens and seasonings thoroughly to combine.
- 9Cover the pot and let the collard greens cook for about 2-3 hours on low heat until fully tender.
- 10Remove the smoked turkey bone from the pot and shred the meat back into the greens.
- 11Stir the shredded turkey meat into the collard greens.
Ingredients
- bundles Fresh collard greens
- 1 Smoked turkey drum
- 1 Onion
- cloves Garlic
- Chicken stock
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Red crushed peppers
- Chicken bouillon paste
- 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.
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