Southern-Style, Smoked Collard Greens

These Southern-style smoked collard greens are a must-have at your family dinner or any holiday. Here's an easy, flavorFUL recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of collard greens

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 onion diced

• 3 garlic cloves diced

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1 t. red pepper flakes

• 1 fully-cooked smoked turkey leg (can also use smoked turkey wings)

• Seasoning (optional) (salt, pepper, vinegar, hot sauce

Directions

• Remove the collard green leaf from the steam.

• Wash the collards several times in cold water to remove any dirt and grit. You can also use salt to help remove the grit if needed.

• Rinse well & set aside

• In a large pot, add a tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped onions & garlic. Saute until tender.

• Add in the chicken broth, red pepper flakes, & the turkey leg. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 20-30 minutes. This helps the broth take on that delicious, smokey flavor!

• Add in the collard greens. Simmer covered for about 45-60 minutes or until your desired tenderness is reached. You can increase the heat if needed but do not boil the collard greens. They will wilt down as they cook.

• When done, season to your preference. In my opinion, these greens don't need a thing if your broth is very seasoned. You can also add a few dashes of black pepper and a few drops of hot sauce!

• Preparation time: 15 minutes

• Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes