True Southern Collard Greens Recipe

Name: True Southern Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 bunches collard greens; 1/2 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) package salt pork or 6 large smoked turkey necks; 6 garlic cloves; 4 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute or 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon kosher salt (IF USING SMOKED TURKEY); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 bunches collard greens
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package salt pork or 6 large smoked turkey necks
6 garlic cloves
4 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute or 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt (IF USING SMOKED TURKEY)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Since Collard Greens are VERY SANDY you must cut of the ends and rinse 3-4 TIMES.
2
Stack leaves on top of each other about 15 roll up then cut.
3
Cut up salt pork into strips and fry in a pan -- Do not add any OIL or GREASE it will make it's own.
4
If your using the smoked turkey, just add to the pot with 1/2 cup of water.
5
Smash garlic with knife (do not chop up).
6
Add water, red pepper, smashed garlic, onion & garlic powder and black pepper (add the SALT if your using the smoked turkey & add the smoked turkey) to large pot; bring to a boil.
7
Add collard greens to pot (water level should be very low--DON'T ADD ANY MORE!).
8
Bring back to a boil add salt pork and the grease it made into the pot.
9
BE CAREFUL OIL WILL POP WHEN IT HITS THE WATER.
10
Stir & cover and bring to very low heat.
11
Cook greens for about 1 hour stirring occasionally, then add sugar/Splenda.
12
Cook for another 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
13
Now you have TRUE Southern Collard Greens.

666

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 -4 bunches collard greens, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 ounce) package salt pork or 6 large smoked turkey necks, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, True Southern Collard 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.

True Southern Collard Greens

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