Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens

Here's a great way to get a smoky flavor in your greens without using ham hocks. This recipe will work with any type of greens, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 116 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot. Saute onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Place chopped collard greens in pot, and add water to cover. Stir in brown sugar, molasses and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until greens are tender.