Collard Greens

Name: Collard Greens
Ingredients: 1 lb. smoked turkey parts; 1 1/2 qt. water; 1 to 2 hot pepper pods or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 lb. fresh collard greens; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. smoked turkey parts
1 1/2 qt. water
1 to 2 hot pepper pods or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 lb. fresh collard greens
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Place turkey in Dutch oven or large saucepan.
2

Add water, pepper pods and garlic.
3

Cover and bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
5

Break off and discard stems of collards.
6

Wash leaves thoroughly.
7

Slice leaves into bite size pieces by rolling several leaves together and slicing in 1/4-inch strips.
8

Add collards, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, oil, salt and pepper.
9

Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until greens are done. Yields 8 to 10 servings.