Mamas Southern Collard Greens Recipes

SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
• Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.

SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough stems and discolored leaves from the greens. Cut across the leaves into 2-inch ribbons.
• In a large stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the canola oil and the diced salt pork, and cook until light golden brown and just crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and let cool.
• Add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the red chili flakes, black pepper, and the collard greens.
• Stir every few minutes, or until greens have wilted down. Add the chicken stock and the water and cover. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, then remove the lid, increase the heat to high, and add the vinegar and a teaspoon of hot sauce. Adjust the seasoning, if needed, then put it into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the salt pork and serve with additional hot pepper sauce on the side.

MOMMA'S HOMEGROWN COLLARDS

Steps:

• Cut the collards into 1- to 2-inch pieces, wash them in warm to hot water at least 2 or 3 times, then leave them in warm water until needed. Place all the meat in a large pot, 2/3 filled with water, cover then boil 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain the water and refill the pot; then cover and boil the meat again for about 1 hour.
• Drain the collards; add them to the cooked meat and stock, along with the onion, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the whole potful for another 30 to 45 minutes. Some people like greens cooked less, so they're chewy. The longer you cook them, the more tender they get. Serve alone, over rice, grits or potatoes, or as a side dish.

BIG MAMA'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Boil turkey pieces in chicken broth for 15-20 min. to soften turkey meat. Add onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, and sugar. Boil for another 5 minutes.
• Add cleaned and cut collard greens and 2 cups of water. Lower heat to low/medium and cook for about 2 hours or until greens are very dark colored.

TRUE SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

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

SOUTHERN AS YOU CAN GET COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Place the collard greens and ham hocks in a large pot. Mix in the chicken broth, water, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.