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How To Cook Collard Greens With Tips
Cooking collard greens is a easy thing to do but you need to do it the best way if you want to enjoy them in the best way.
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Ingredients
3 bunches collard greens washed and cut
1 lb smoked turkey necks drums, or wings
1 diced onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 T apple cider vinegar
2 T onion powder
1 T garlic powder
1 T chicken base
Seasoned salt and pepper to taste
1 T sugar optional
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large stock pot
Add in the smoked meat and boil for 1 hour
Remove meat from the pot and pick all of the meat off the bones. Reserve meat.
Pack the greens into the pot of stock
Add in the onions, garlic, meat, chicken base, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Lower heat, cover, and allow to simmer for 30 mins.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar (and sugar if using)
Season to taste with Cajun or seasoned salt.
Stir well, cover, and continue simmering for 1 to 1 1/2 more hrs or until greens are as tender as desired.
What to Look for When Buying Collard Greens
You can buy your greens at the grocery store or farmers market, if you’re not fortunate enough to have a garden or a friend who grows greens. It’s best, if you can get them straight from the garden. However you can be selective and buy from your local store or farmer.
When buying greens, always pick bunches with quality leaves. By being very selective you will avoid unnecessary work. Here is what to look for in a good bunch of collard greens:
Leaves Should Be Deep Green In Color
Leaves Should Be Unwilted And Firm
Leaves Should Not Show Signs Of Yellowing Or Browning
How to Clean Collard Greens
Clean your greens thoroughly before cooking them. A good rinsing is always a must, since this vegetable tends to collect soil on its leaves and stems. Before rinsing separate the leaves (with stem attached) from the roots.
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