The BEST Southern Collard Greens

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.

Prepare the collard greens bath by filling your kitchen sink with cool water and adding vinegar and salt.

Remove the collard greens from the stems by folding them in half lengthwise and pulling the leaf away from the stem.

Place the collard greens into the prepared water bath and swish them around several times, scrubbing them to help loosen up any dirt.

Let the collard greens soak for 15-20 minutes, giving them a scrub midway. Drain the water and refill with plain water and allow the greens to soak again if needed.

Tear the greens into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until tender.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant.

Pour in the broth and add the turkey leg. Bring to a boil.

Add collard greens and reduce heat to a simmer.

Cover and cook collard for 1 hour, stirring regularly.

Once done, stir and then taste the broth and the greens.

Stir in vinegar and smoked salt, and black pepper if desired.

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