Collard Greens Recipe
These slow-cooked Southern Collard Greens are made with smoked turkey meat and a rich and flavorful potlikker. Perfect for Sunday dinner or the holidays!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. smoked turkey wings*
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 3 large bundles of fresh collard greens
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning**
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add the smoked turkey to a large dutch oven or pot. Pour the chicken broth and water into the pot. Cover with a lid and heat the pot over medium heat. Boil the smoked turkey for 30 minutes. Flip the meat over once while it cooks.
- While the meat is boiling, prep the greens. Remove the stems and cut the greens into bite-sized pieces. Wash the greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris (or you can wash the greens first, then cut into small pieces or thin strips).
- Add the clean greens to the pot with the smoked meat. Now add in the sliced onion along with all the seasoning (Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika).
- Gently stir everything together and cover the pot with the lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the greens for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, and flipping the meat 1-2 times while cooking.
- After the greens have cooked, give them a taste and check to see if they are tender enough for your liking. If you would like them to be more tender, continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the turkey wings from the pot. Peel the skin off and pull the meat off the bone. Add the pulled meat back to the pot and stir everything together. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- I prefer smoked turkey wings, but feel free to use any smoked turkey meat or ham hocks instead.
- I’ve tested this recipe several times with different seasonings. I prefer Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning the best, but feel free to use your favorite cajun seasoning or Lawry’s seasoned salt instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 442mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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