A classic Southern recipe for collard greens with smoked turkey for fantastic flavor Spice things up with a dash of red chile flakes
Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
10
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown
about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook
stirring occasionally
until greens have cooked down
about 45 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green
45 to 60 minutes.
Drain greens
reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of chicken stock and smoked turkey drumstick. The actual amount of chicken stock and smoked turkey consumed will vary.