Delicious Collard Greens Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while still providing a smoky flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Wash the smoked turkey wings with salt and cold water, then pat dry.

Make score marks on the smoked turkey wings to help them cook faster and release flavor.

Place the smoked turkey wings in a pot with some water to precook them and bring flavor to the water.

Chop fresh garlic and add it to the pot with the smoked turkey wings.

Chop sweet vidalia onions and add them to the pot for flavor.

Season the water with garlic powder, chicken bouillon powder, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.

Prepare the collard greens by removing the tough stems and washing them thoroughly in cold water with salt.

Soak the collard greens in cold water for about 30 minutes, rubbing them together to clean them, then drain and repeat this process 4-5 times until the water runs clear.

Roll the collard greens and slice them into bite-sized pieces.

Once the smoked turkey wings are tender, add the collard greens to the pot with the seasoned water and smoked meat.

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