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Southern Smoked Turkey Collard Greens

3 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinwithjai1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • collard greens (stems trimmed, stacked, rolled and sliced)Produce1.5 kg
  • oilPantry30 ml
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • smoked turkey drumsticksMeat2 pieces
  • unsalted chicken stockPantry1.5 litres
  • kosher salt (for washing the greens)Spices30 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • crushed red pepper flakesSpices4 g
  • chicken bouillon pastePantry15 g
  • brown sugarPantry15 g
  • unsalted butterDairy30 g

per serving

Nutrition

153kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
12 g
Fat
8 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Cut the greens

    • Stack the collard leaves, roll them up tightly and cut off the bottom part.
    • Make a slit down the middle and slice the rolled greens into strips.
    Step 1

  2. Wash the greens

    • Put the cut greens in a bowl of water and sprinkle kosher salt all over.
    • Wash and rinse the greens five to six times, until the water runs clean.
    Step 2

  3. Sauté the aromatics

    • Add oil to the pot, then the onions and garlic.
    • Let them sauté until softened and fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the turkey

    • Add the smoked turkey drumsticks to the pot.
    • Pour in the unsalted chicken stock, cover and let the turkey cook.
    Step 4

  5. Add the greens

    • Slowly add the greens to the pot, cover and let them cook down.
    • Add the rest of the greens and cover again.
    Step 5

  6. Season the greens

    • Season with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Add the chicken bouillon paste, brown sugar and unsalted butter.
    Step 6

  7. Slow cook the greens

    • Cover the pot and cook on medium low until the greens are tender but not mushy.
    Step 7

  8. Remove the bones and serve

    • Take the turkey bones out of the pot and shred the meat back into the greens.
    • Serve the greens hot with plenty of meat.
    Step 8
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