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Soul Food Collard Greens
SOUTHERN, SOUL FOOD COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY LEGS. SIMMERED WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, RED PEPPER FLAKES AND SMOKED TURKEY FOR A ROBUST, FLAVOR!
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Author
Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
small white onion
finely diced
3
cloves
garlic
minced
3
cups
chicken broth
1
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1
large smoked turkey leg
fully cooked
32
oz.
collard greens
thoroughly washed and cut into strips.
salt & pepper
hot sauce
Instructions
In a large deep skillet or pot, heat olive oil on medium heat.
Add in onions and cook until tender.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, red pepper flakes and smoked turkey.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Cover and boil lightly for about 20-30 minutes.
Remove turkey leg and let cool.
Remove meat from bone and cut into bite-size pieces.
Return meat and skin back to the pot.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add collard greens to pot, pushing them down if needed.
When greens begin to wilt down, cover and simmer for up to 60 minutes or until your desired texture is reached, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper if desired.
Plate the greens and pour on a few drops of hot sauce.
Serve hot.
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