Collard Greens
Tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned, these collard greens are slow-simmered with a smoked turkey leg, garlic, and apple cider vinegar to create a soulful, nourishing side dish with deep Southern roots.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh collard greens stemmed and chopped
- 1 smoked turkey leg or wing
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simmer the smoked turkey in broth until it releases its smoky flavor, about 30 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- Gradually add the collard greens, stirring to wilt them down.
- Season with vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Remove the turkey, shred the meat, discard bones, return the meat to the pot, and simmer 5 more minutes to combine flavors.