Southern Collard Greens | Easy Collard Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade vegetable broth

Water can be used for a lighter option.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

Heat 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot on high heat.

Slice 2 large onions into half moons and add to the pot.

Add 1 cup of shredded carrot to the pot and cook for about 1 minute.

Add 1.5 pounds of turkey neck cut into pieces to the pot.

Season with 2.5 teaspoons of salt and 2.5 teaspoons of black pepper.

Pour in 5.5 cups of water and stir everything together.

Add 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke for flavor.

Stir in 2 packs of ham seasoning and bring the liquid to a boil.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the boiling mixture.

Add 2 pounds of collard greens on top of the mixture, pressing down with a lid to help them wilt.

Cover the pot and let it cook on high for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

After 20 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for about 45 minutes to an hour until tender.

After 40 minutes, stir the collard greens and check for tenderness.

Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and 2 tablespoons of vinegar, adjusting to taste.

Taste the collard greens and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.

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