Tasty Collard Greens
A classic Southern recipe for collard greens with smoked turkey for fantastic flavor. Spice things up with a dash of red chile flakes.
Ingredients
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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5 cups chicken stock
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1 smoked turkey drumstick
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5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
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salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
Description
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.
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Drain greens, reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.