Some may mistake the aroma from these southern styled collard greens for smoked turkey. Well they would not be 100 incorrect. This recipe contains a smoked turkey legs and chopped garlic. The combination of the two is sure to bring your family to the kitchen to take a peek.
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds of collard greens
1 medium chopped white onion
2 T Olive oil
4 T of minced garlic
3 cups of chicken broth - Water will also work
1 large cooked smoked turkey leg or 2 cooked smoked ham hocks
salt and pepper according to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place in a large bowl of cool water and 1 T of salt, soak for at least 2 minutes, rinse well.
Cut the stems out each leaf, then cut into bite size pieces.
In a large Dutch oven heat the olive oil, add the onions and cook until they become soft and translucent.
Continue to cook the onions, add the garlic, chicken broth, and turkey leg.
Slowly add the greens into the Dutch oven, while bringing it to a boil.
Once it has come to a roar turn down the heat to low, place the lid on the Dutch oven and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes.
(Cook the greens according to your desired texture)
After 50 minutes or so remove lid and also the turkey leg bone.
The meat will fall off of the bone, chop the meat and stir into the greens.
Add salt and pepper according to you taste and serve.
Enjoy!
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