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smoky collard greens

Smoky Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Silky collard greens slow simmered with smoked turkey, garlic, onion and chili flakes in olive oil. Soul food flavor, made lighter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Greens
  • 2 lbs collard greens washed, stems removed, sliced into ribbons
  • 1 smoked turkey wing or leg about 1 lb
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
Flavor base
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the smoked turkey, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the collard greens a few handfuls at a time, stirring until they wilt down.
  5. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring now and then, until the greens are silky and tender.
  6. Pull the meat off the turkey, shred it and stir it back in. Add the vinegar, taste and adjust the salt. Serve with the pot likker.