Description
Hearty collard greens simmered with smoky turkey for a flavorful Southern classic.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs collard greens
1 lb smoked turkey wings or drumsticks
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and chop collard greens.
2. Heat oil in pot, sauté onion and garlic.
3. Add smoked turkey and broth, simmer 45 minutes.
4. Add collard greens gradually, stir.
5. Simmer another 45 minutes until tender.
6. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
7. Serve hot.
Notes
Soak turkey if too salty.
Adjust spice with cayenne or chili flakes.
Freeze leftovers up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Southern recipe, comfort food