The MOST Delicious Southern Collard Greens | How To Make Collard Greens

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.

Cook the bacon until halfway done, then add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Add unsalted butter and allow it to melt, then add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Place the smoked turkey drumstick into the pot.

Add collard greens to the pot.

Add about half a tablespoon of better than bouillon and the onion soup mix.

Add hot sauce and pour in about 9 cups of chicken broth, then mix well.

Cover and allow to boil on medium-high for about 40 minutes.

Remove the turkey drumstick, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.

Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, then add sugar to balance the salt.

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