Brooklyn-Style Collard Greens

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   Place turkey wing or hocks in a very large pot and add just enough water to cover.

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   Bring to a boil, turn heat to medium and simmer until water is reduced by about half.

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   Meanwhile, plunge greens into a sink full of lightly salted cold water, drain and then rinse well with cold fresh water.

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   Trim or remove biggest stems.

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   Place five or six leaves on top of one another and roll like a cigar, lengthwise.

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   Cut collards into inch-wide ribbons, then, keeping collards rolled, cut ribbons in half.

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   Turn heat under pot to high.

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   Add vinegar, one teaspoon salt and the garlic, then add as many greens as pot will hold.

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   Wait until greens cook down, then add remaining greens.

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    Turn heat to a simmer, cover and cook until greens for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    Add sugar, onion and crushed red pepper, cover again and continue to simmer until tender, another 15 to 30 minutes; time will vary depending on toughness of greens.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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