Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Method7 steps · about 1 hr 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Strip the collard leaves from their tough stems.

   Uses 1 bunch collard greens

2. 2

   Step 2: Wash the leaves several times in cold water to remove dirt and grit. You may add a little of the separate washing salt if desired; discard this washing water.

   Uses stemmed collard leaves · Cold water to wash and rinse collards (discarded; quantity unspecified) · Salt for optional washing-water use (discarded; quantity unspecified)

3. 3

   Step 3: Rinse the leaves well in clean cold water and set aside.

   Uses washed collard leaves · Fresh cold water for the final rinse, discarded

4. 4

   Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot and sauté ½ diced onion and the 3 diced garlic cloves until tender.

   Uses 1 tablespoon olive oil · 1/2 onion (diced) · 3 garlic cloves, diced

5. 5

   Step 5: Add 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp red-pepper flakes and the fully cooked smoked turkey leg (1). Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 20–30 minutes to flavor the broth.

   Simmer broth · 30 minUses sautéed onion and garlic · 3 cups chicken broth · 1 tsp red-pepper flakes · 1 fully cooked smoked turkey leg (source also permits fully cooked smoked wings)

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the collard leaves. Cover and simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, until tender to your preference; avoid a hard boil as they wilt down.

   Simmer collards · 60 minUses prepared smoked-turkey broth · washed prepared collard leaves

7. 7

   Step 7: Taste and, if desired, add a little salt, black pepper, vinegar or hot sauce. Serve the greens with their prepared broth and smoked turkey.

   Uses cooked collards in smoked-turkey broth · Salt for final seasoning, optional (quantity unspecified) · Black pepper for final seasoning, optional (quantity unspecified) · Vinegar for final seasoning, optional (quantity unspecified) · Hot sauce for final seasoning, optional (quantity unspecified)