The ULTIMATE Holiday Side Dishes Compilation (Thanksgiving & Christmas Favorites)

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 green in color.

Clean the collard greens thoroughly to remove dirt and grit.

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

Prepare a braising liquid with smoked turkey meat, drumstick, turkey neck, two onions, and one head of garlic in a 6.5L pot.

Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil, then let it simmer until the meat falls off the bone.

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

Remove the turkey meat from the pot, shred it, and add it back into the broth after tasting for seasoning.

Add the collard greens to the pot and simmer until they are tender, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Add a teaspoon of roasted garlic better than bouillon, 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sugar, red pepper flakes, and more AP seasoning to finish the dish.

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