Tasty Collard Greens

Name: Tasty Collard Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 smoked turkey leg; 5 bunches collard greens, rinsed, trimmed and chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

Submitted by TXOLDHAM

"Would be equally as good with turnip or mustard greens or even kale. *I do the cooking of the smoked turkey leg a day ahead, refrigerate and then skin the congealed fat off the top of the broth. This is our favorite method of cooking greens."

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photo by PaulaG

Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 10

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
5 cups chicken stock
1 smoked turkey leg
5 bunches collard greens, rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until light brown. Add turkey leg and chicken broth, cover and simmer until turkey leg is tender. Remove turkey leg and cool slightly so comfortable to remove and chop meat and return turkey meat to pot. *(See note above in the description.).
Add collard greens and turn heat up to medium-high and let the greens cook down for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if desired.).
Continue to cook until greens are tender - about 45 to 60 minutes.
Drain greens and reserve liquid to reheat leftovers. I often freeze some of the liquid and use with frozen greens at another time.

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Reviews

I'm not a huge fan of collard greens as I never had them until I was an adult, but I'm trying to come around. Hubby said he liked this recipe. The seasoning was very good, he felt as though it could've cooked longer. Thanks for sharing.

Larawithoutau
Having trouble with the star rating. Should be a Texas TEN rating! I want to thank you for this recipe. I never cooked collard greens before and now want them every day! cooking it now...second time around! Hey excellent health benefits too look it up all. Thanks again...Native Texan South East.

soooogood
This collard green recipe was PERFECT according to my taste and style. I wish I could have given it more than 5 stars. Everything needed to prepare them I always have on hand. These simple ingredients make for some lip-smackin' greens. Thank You so much TXOLDHAM for sharing. Thanks to your recipe...now during the holidays and any other special occasion I must always bring "THE GREENS" in addition to my cakes and pies. More than 5 STARS...Hands down! Thanks again :)

RoRo.H
These were SOOO good! The only difference is that I used 10 cups chicken stock, 2 smoked turkey legs and I chopped up onion to brown with the garlic. I also added some hot sauce and put a bay leaf in it as well. I don't drain the liquid, I like to drink it. The "pot liquer" is GREAT to sip out of a mug on a cold day and is so healthy full of vitamins.

juliefido
These were definately a winner in my house. The smoked turkey leg adds a delicious smoke flavor without lots of added fat and calories. DH and I both enjoyed these greens along with your <a href="/173897">Dilled Carrots</a>, cornbread, onions and sliced tomatoes fresh from the garden.

PaulaG