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Southern Greens: Turnips, Collards and Cabbage | Somewhere South | Full Episode

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Collard Greens

Cultural Context

Collard greens are a staple in Southern cuisine, often associated with African American culinary traditions. They are commonly served as a side dish, especially during holidays and family gatherings, symbolizing prosperity when eaten with black-eyed peas and cornbread. Their robust flavor and nutritional benefits make them a popular choice year-round.

Southern AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs collard greens
4 oz fatback
1 cup chow-chow

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Wash collard greens thoroughly in the sink, agitating them to remove sand.

2

Cut collard greens into ribbons.

3

Fry fatback in a pan to render the fat.

4

Use the grease from the fatback to fry the collard greens until tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardstirring spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

CollardsSouthern Greens

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