The Only Collard Greens Recipe You Need For The Rest of Your Life!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Start with good quality collard greens that are bright and vibrant in color.

Clean the collard greens thoroughly to remove dirt and grit.

Remove the tough stems from the collard greens and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

In a large 6.5 L pot, add smoked turkey meat (drumstick and turkey neck) and fill with water.

Bring the pot to a boil and let it simmer until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

Add chicken bouillon powder and AP seasoning to the boiling liquid for flavor.

Once the meat is tender, remove it from the pot to avoid pin bones.

Shred the meat and add it back into the broth, tasting for seasoning.

Add the collard greens to the pot and simmer until they are tender.

Add a teaspoon of roasted garlic better than bouillon, a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and red pepper flakes to finish the dish.

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