Tasty Collard Greens

This recipe for Southern collard greens with smoked turkey is a classic Thanksgiving favorite. Crushed red pepper flakes add a spicy kick!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 cups chicken stock
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 smoked turkey drumstick
• 5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.

Step 4

Drain greens, reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.