Description
Juicy, flavorful, soul food-style Collard Greens.
Ingredients
- 2Â Lbs Collard Greens
- 1/2Â Lb Smoked Turkey Tails or Ham Hocks
- 1 Cup Onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Green Bell Peppers, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Bell Peppers, finely chopped
- 3Â Tbs Unsalted Butter
- 2Â Tbs Vegetable Oil
- 2Â Tsps Minced Garlic
- 1 Qt Water
- 1 Qt Chicken Broth
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2Â Chicken Flavor Bouillon Cubes
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2Â Tsps Seasoning Salt
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place a pot over medium heat, add the turkey tails and 1 qt of water, cover with a lid, leaving a crack on the side, and boil for 1 hour.
- Once the turkey tails are done and tender, chop them up into small pieces.
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil, butter, onions, and peppers, then stir.
- Sauté for 3 minutes, then add the first pound of collard greens and stir.
- After 3 minutes, add the second pound of collard greens and cook for 3 more minutes, or until they wilt and become glossy.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the remaining water from the turkey tails, the broth, vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Add the turkey tails and seasoning, then stir well.
- Cover the greens with a lid, leaving a crack on the side.
- Simmer for approximately 1 hr and 30 minutes or until tender.
Notes
If, after an hour and 30 minutes, your greens are still tough and the liquid has cooked down, add another 2 cups of broth, cover with a lid, leaving a crack on the side, and let them simmer for another 30 mins. Continue this process until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
