how to cook collard greens (turkey, chicken, sugar, pepper)

[yankeegirl313]

I received a bunch of these ugly looking greens. I am not originally from TN.

How do I cook them?

[burdell]

Here's one way: Kickin' Collard Greens Recipe - Allrecipes.com


Using a smoked ham hock or two in place of the bacon isn't too shabby either.

[weezycom]

The way I make them is similar to the recipe that burdell posted, but I also add a large, cubed sweet potato to it (I add it in with the onions) and I also add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar after the collards have wilted a bit. A few chili pepper flakes sometimes, sometimes not.

I serve on top of buttery grits or polenta, and often sprinkle with some chopped roasted peanuts for an almost-meatless meal.

Had it tonight for dinner, as a matter of fact.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by yankeegirl313

I received a bunch of these ugly looking greens. I am not originally from TN.

How do I cook them?

I've become a fan of collard greens, while I am not a Southern gal.

Here is one way that my family enjoys them - with a big hunk of corn bread.

Collard Greens with White Beans Recipe - Allrecipes.com

[Dirt Grinder]

Collard greens, some soaked pintos, chicken stock, smoked pork neck bones, garlic, onions, salt, pepper. Let it all cook until the beans and collards are tender.

[yankeegirl313]

sounds great! Wish me luck! Thank you!

[Amelie90]

Originally Posted by yankeegirl313

sounds great! Wish me luck! Thank you!

Let us know how they turn out! I know what good collard greens should taste like but the ones I make at home are never up to my standards. Probably because I don't feel like bothering with ham hocks, but in terms of flavor, I think you definitely need the ham hocks.

[PennyLane2]

I like to add a little apple cider vinegar when they're almost done. I love that little tangy kick it adds.

[Amelie90]

So how'd it go? I made a batch last night. Tasty!

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by Sweet Like Sugar

Let us know how they turn out! I know what good collard greens should taste like but the ones I make at home are never up to my standards. Probably because I don't feel like bothering with ham hocks, but in terms of flavor, I think you definitely need the ham hocks.

I don't really like to deal with the ham hocks in greens. First, they add a lot of fat and very little flavor IMHO. I prefer to use smoked pork neck bones as they throw off more meat and the bones add more mouth feel.


Since many of my friends and clients do NOT eat pork, I also occasionally make them with smoked turkey wings. I was really skeptical about that at first but when I tried it, it was excellent.


When I was in Salt Lake City at a Brazilian restaurant, I saw a unique presentation that I have done at home a lot. First, wash the greens. Second remove the woody stalks. Then, roll the leaves into a cigar shape and slice very thinly. I think that they call the a chiffonade. Then, sauté the collard greens in olive oil with chopped garlic and pepper flakes.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiffonade