Sherla's Southern Greens Recipe

Name: Sherla's Southern Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound collard greens, stems and center-ribs removed; 1 pound dinosaur kale, stems and center-ribs removed; Olive oil, to coat pan; 2 pounds smoked turkey wings; 2 cups diced red onions; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 jalapeno, sliced into rings; 3 ounces (5 1/2 tablespoons) red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1
Hot sauce, such as Aardvark or your favorite
2
Roughly chop the collards and kale into 1/2-inch pieces.
3
Wash well under cold water.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat, add a film of olive oil followed by the turkey wings.
6
Cook until the wings are just about crisped on all sides, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the onions and garlic and a large pinch of salt and sweat until the vegetables are softened and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the greens along with the jalapenos, vinegar, sugar and 1 tablespoon salt.
9
Cover and cook until the greens are nicely wilted, 30 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and check the seasoning, adding salt and vinegar as needed.
11
Add hot sauce to taste and serve.

545

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound collard greens, stems and center-ribs removed, 1 pound dinosaur kale, stems and center-ribs removed, Olive oil, to coat pan, 2 pounds smoked turkey wings, and more.

Yes, Sherla's Southern Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sherla's Southern Greens

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Variations & substitutions

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