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Baked Turkey Wings, Collard Greens & Candied Yams
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Baked Turkey Wings, Collard Greens & Candied Yams

5 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cordandthekitchen12 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • turkey wings (slits cut into them)Meat1.5 kg
  • grapeseed oilPantry45 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • onion powderSpices8 g
  • black pepperSpices4 g
  • garlic cloves (placed under the wings)Produce6 pieces
  • red potatoes (cut into fourths)Produce700 g
  • onion (roughly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • chicken brothPantry480 ml
  • reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup (one can)Pantry1 piece
  • collard greens (stems removed, rolled and cut into ribbons, washed)Produce1 kg
  • smoked meatMeat300 g
  • crushed red pepperSpices3 g
  • apple cider vinegarPantry30 ml
  • brown sugarPantry50 g
  • sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced)Produce1.2 kg
  • butter (melted)Dairy115 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • nutmegSpices2 g
  • cinnamonSpices4 g
  • maple syrupPantry60 ml
  • white sugarPantry50 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

525kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Stockpot
  • Oven
  • Peeler
  • Colander
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Season the turkey wings

    • Coat the turkey wings with grapeseed oil.
    • Season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
    • Work the seasoning in thoroughly.
    Step 1

  2. Slit and marinate

    • Cut slits into the turkey wings.
    • Tuck garlic cloves underneath the slits.
    • Let marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
    Step 2

  3. Build the baking dish

    • Cut red potatoes into fourths and add to the baking dish.
    • Add roughly chopped onions.
    • Add diced bell peppers.
    • Pour in about 2 cups of chicken broth.
    • Add one can of reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the wings

    • Cover the dish with foil.
    • Bake at 375°F for 2 hours.
    Step 4

  5. Prep the collard greens

    • Cut the stems out of the greens.
    • Roll the leaves up tight and cut into ribbons.
    • Wash the greens about 5 times until the water runs clear (no salt).
    Step 5

  6. Build the pot likker

    • Add smoked meat, onions, garlic and seasonings to the pot.
    • Add Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and chicken broth.
    • Cover and simmer until the smoked meat is tender.
    Step 6

  7. Cook the greens

    • Add the greens to the pot.
    • Let them cook for another 2 hours.
    Step 7

  8. Prep the sweet potatoes

    • Peel the sweet potatoes well.
    • Slice them however you like.
    Step 8

  9. Make the yam sauce

    • Combine butter, lemon, nutmeg, cinnamon, maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract.
    • Cook until the sugars start to crystallize a little.
    Step 9

  10. Bake the candied yams

    • Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes.
    • Wrap the yams up nice and tight in foil.
    • Bake at 375°F for about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake another 30 minutes.
    Step 10
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