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Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
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Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

2 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • collard greens (stems removed, leaves stacked, rolled and sliced)Produce1 kg
  • smoked turkey wings (rinsed)Meat2 pieces
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • avocado oilPantry30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices10 g
  • seasoned saltSpices8 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices3 g
  • garlic and herb seasoningSpices5 g
  • apple cider vinegarPantry30 ml
  • chicken brothPantry1 litre
  • waterOther1 litre
  • saltSpices10 g
  • vinegarPantry30 ml
  • hot saucePantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

173kcal

Carbs
10 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
9 g
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Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prep the aromatics and turkey

    • Chop the onion.
    • Rinse the smoked turkey wings under water.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the turkey wings

    • Heat a deep pot over medium-high heat.
    • Add the avocado oil.
    • Add the turkey wings and brown them to give them color.
    Step 2
  3. Build the stock

    • Add the onions, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic and herb seasoning.
    • Add a splash of apple cider vinegar and the chicken broth.
    • Top up with water until everything is completely covered.
    Step 3
  4. Simmer the stock

    • Cover and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for a couple of hours.
    Step 4
  5. Clean the collard greens

    • Remove and discard the stems, stack the leaves, roll them up and slice them into a bowl.
    • Add salt and a little vinegar to water and agitate the greens to knock off the dirt.
    • Transfer the greens to a second bowl of clean water.
    Step 5
  6. Cook the greens

    • Remove the turkey wings from the stock into a bowl.
    • Stuff the greens into the pot, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook.
    Step 6
  7. Shred the turkey

    • Let the turkey meat cool, then slide all the meat off the bone.
    • Return the bone to the pot and let it cook for a minute.
    Step 7
  8. Finish the greens

    • Once the greens are almost tender, add the shredded meat back in and mix it through.
    • Add the hot sauce and give it one final mix.
    Step 8