Description
Juicy, flavorful, soul food style Collard Greens. These are top tier Collard Greens you can’t get enough of. They’re the perfect vegetable side to complete any soul food meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Collard Greens
- 1/2 Lb Smoked Turkey Tails
- 1 Cup Onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Green Bell Peppers, finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Red Bell Peppers, finely chopped
- 3 Tbs Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tsps Minced Garlic
- 1 Qt Water
- 1 Qt Chicken Broth
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Chicken Flavor Bouillon Cubes
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 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 water.
- Cover with a lid, leaving a crack on the side.
- Boil for 1 hour or until fork-tender.
- Once done, chop the turkey meat up.
- Place a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil, butter, onions, and peppers.
- Stir and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the first pound of collard greens and stir.
- After 3 minutes or once they’ve wilted, add the second pound of collard greens.
- Cook for 3 more minutes or until they wilt and become glossy.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the remaining liquid 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
- Cook until tender: If after an hour and 30 minutes, your greens are still tough and the liquid has cooked down, add another 2 cups of broth and continue cooking. Repeat this process until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
