Description
Enjoy Slow-Simmered Smoky Southern Collard Greens, a comforting dish packed with flavor and rich in nutrients. This recipe combines fresh collard greens with smoked meat, ready to be the star of your dinner table. Perfect for a healthy meal with friends or family!
Ingredients
- Collard greens
- Smoked chicken or other smoked meat
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Ground mustard
- Red pepper flakes
- Chicken stock
Instructions
- Prep the collard greens by soaking and washing in water and vinegar, then pat dry. Roll leaves tightly and cut or tear into pieces.
- Season the smoked meat with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, mixing well to coat.
- In a dutch pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned meat for about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat more olive oil and sauté minced garlic, chopped onion, and red bell pepper until tender.
- Mix in remaining salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes, stirring until vegetables are coated.
- Add collard greens and other ingredients, stirring until mixed. Cover and cook for about 4-5 minutes until boiling.
- Reduce heat, add back the seared meat, and simmer covered for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Check for tenderness, adding more chicken stock if needed, then adjust salt to taste before serving.
Notes
If greens are not tender after cooking, simmer longer or add more chicken stock as needed.
For added flavor, try adding a splash of vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg