Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. If so, how long at low setting? In a pinch, you can even use plain water. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. I remember these as a kid and want to try them now that I am older. Perfect! fry,cut up a little bit with fork and knife–kinda shortens the stems!!! The long cooking time leaves them mellow and sweet. I like turnip greens and fix them about the same way except I use bacon cut in pieces. SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://bit.ly/divascancookfanLearn step by step how to make a pot of southern, soulful collard greens from start to finish. I made some modifications, however. I put the vinegar on the table as not everyone in our family cares for vinegar. If you’re interested in what a ham hock actually is click here. She has cooked on multiple television stations, including the Food Network. Braised Collard Greens My Mother's Daughter. You can use whatever you have, chicken, beef, vegetable or turkey broth all work just as well. Rich and delicious, southern style collard greens are loaded with nutrients and fiber. Stir in garlic and sauté 1 more minute. I agree completely! In the most traditional recipes, collard greens are almost always paired with pork of some kind. Serve collard greens with any meat dish or barbecue. use forks and drain water back into pot before transfer. I don’t use NEARLY that much. I’m excited to try the recipe. Wishing you all the best for the new Year. It only takes a little olive oil for this dish - I use just barely enough to cover the bottom of the pot. I remember that I use to put something, a liquid on them on my plate. The hallmark of this dish—other than the amazing flavor—was how inexpensive it was. You are making my day with these comments!! I love your method for cooking greens, and will be trying it out during this holiday! I also love a smoked ham hock boiled in my kale. 5.Now add the 1/2 of the chopped onion, ham hock, pepper and salt to taste. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. I’ll give that a try next time! Sweet onions like Vidalias or Walla Walla onions don't have enough 'punch' for long cooking times. I have eaten collard greens for over 50 years and I have to say … these were some of the best collard greens I have ever eaten. All I can say is THANK YOU….The recipe was quick and easy but most importantly the flavor was so good. I couldn’t find a smoked ham hock, just a regular one. Hi, I’ve never made Collard greens and decided to try your recipe. Here is a SUPER easy way to make some of the best southern collard greens you’ve ever had. I find that when using 3 quarts of water, the salt amount turns out just about right. * Once the collards are tender and without … This is almost exactly how I have always prepared my collards. You can probably find it in your local grocery store without much problem. However, Southern cooks are versatile, and all kinds of flavorings are used, depending on what is available. Never had collard greens but I love chards and stuff. Add kosher salt, bay leaf and red pepper flakes, and stir. YUMMY, YUMMY!!!! I will let you know how we enjoy them. Thinly-sliced collard greens are also a main part of the popular Portuguese soup, caldo verde ("green broth"). 2 tsp. I’m adding a little bit of brown sugar into the vegetable broth to balance out the natural bitter flavor that collards give, but not making it too sweet. (In case you couldn’t tell, I like my food a little SPICY.) . I like to saute some ham that contains a little bit of fat along with onion. 1 cup diced bacon. Used as much bacon as seemed doable for two people, one small onion, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1T cider vinegar, 1/2T brown sugar. I have fresh greens now, but want them for Christmas? My mom (from Tenn.) moved to KS and remarked about all the ladies cooking with sugar! Stir well, and simmer for about 45 minutes, uncovered. Your email address will not be published. Return the meat to the greens and serve. The greens are said to resemble the green of folding money, so greens like collards at New Year's is thought to bring wealth in the year to come. Hmmm… well, I’m just not too sure. Add the collard greens, and saute until bright green, about 4 minutes. The garlic just kicks it up a notch. I have one question do you drain the water before or after adding the vinegar? Oh…just the recipe I needed for this weekend! I thought the recipe, above required TO MUCH salt.. 2 tablespoons? The brand that I find in the grocery store most often is Trappey’s. Cover and bring it up to a boil. It’s true, I might have an obsession with the leafy green. Serve greens with liquid spooned over the top. It’s the pot likker and it’s chock full of vitamins, minerals, and FLAVOR! I have collard greens waiting in the garden, now I know what to do with them. Remove any large ribs and discard. I added seasoning salt and onion flakes to the water and allowed them simmer 3 -4 hours. Excited to give these a try! Add garlic, and gently saute until light brown. Thank you for your good recipes, and Happy New Year! Hope they both turn out great for you! Not only in preparing them, but eating them too. For some reason I’ve been intimidated by cooking sides, but this was delicious and so easy. I do add chopped onions in mine…. Pour in … But the rest of the year I'll use other types of broth. But you can use chicken or beef as well. 6. There are many ways to cook collard greens with or without meat. Repeat until they're all in the pot. I think the smoke flavor is an important component. Exceptions are that I go ahead and use canned chicken broth instead of the bouillon and water, and I have not yet tried it with garlic. Carefully add collards allowing them to cook down a minute or two to allow the rest to fit into … My frist time looking at your recipes was looking for black eye peas you hit it right just would like to say THANK You I also got the collards recipe. And I don’t care a lick about collards that have sugar in them. You can use any type of smoked meat, so jowls or rendered bacon is good, as is smoked turkey in a pinch. Southern Style Collard Greens The Blond Cook. One final note: Southerners have long believed that eating greens on New Year's day is lucky. Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half, stirring … Simmer for about 45 minutes. So many Collard Greens recipes call for chicken broth or ham hocks, but in this recipe I’m using vegetable broth to make it a vegetarian dish. Once hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant. … To me turnip greens are dainty but collards are robust. Generations of cooks throughout the rural south used only water, and the results were still amazing. Combine water, ham hock, bullion cubes, salt, garlic, and onion in a large pot and bring to a boil. Plain old white vinegar will work in a pinch, since this dish does need a good hit of acid. Add broth, collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. You'll see variations on all of these as they all were written based on what the cook had on hand, and they're all delicious. But as with ANY recipe, you can change it to suit your taste. And I won't judge if you buy broth in a box, use what works! Collard green has broad, open leaves, and along with kale, are often considered one of the … Quick Southern collard greens with bacon Family Food on the Table. It really adds more smoky flavor. Add You do need to get the woody stems off, but the softer stems are my favorite part! shouthern folks–will fry!!! Just not my thing. The smaller stems will break down and soften, so leave those. When folks think of the South, I imagine they’d think of Southern food – things like okra, cornbread, grits, sweet tea and southern collards greens! How would I make these and freeze them? Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour or until the chicken is, as my mother would say, “falling to pieces.” Let the chicken cool in the broth for 30 minutes. Love me some cornbread and pot liquor! Pour in chicken broth or water – lightly salt, if desired. It’s funny too, because at the end of the season, my grandfather would harvest the remaining leaves and pull up the collard plants and I would take the plants and go plant them in the backyard only for them to grow more. Spicy Collard Greens Spicy Southern Kitchen. They have tons of great flavor, especially when you pair them with bacon. Season with salt and pepper. So, that’s what I cook. I used chicken broth vice the bouillon cubes; threw in 2 jalapenos; and added a little Tabasco to my individual serving. You can also take the convenient way out and buy a 2 pound bag of the pre-cut, pre-washed kind. Collards are the Best of the Best of Southern Foods. Let’s talk a little about what goes into this. Watch … Thank you in advance. Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every now and then, or until the collards are tender. Typically ham hocks are used, simmering in the dish and then being shredded, with the meat added back to the greens once cooked through and tender. Sounds delish! (I used your cookbook too!). I don’t use garlic either. How much would you say two bunches is (estimate)? Rich and luscious, simple collard greens are simmered in broth with onions, garlic and apple cider vinegar for amazing results. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. You have more salt with bacon I think. Thanks, Nicoal! I served these with some cornbread and homemade spicy pinto beans that I made at the same time as the greens. It shouldn’t make a huge difference except for salt. Now for me, collards are not southern collard greens unless they are cooked with a smoked ham hock, bacon just won’t do it. Don’t drain them until ready to serve, so you’ll add the vinegar before. I often boil my hocks before I add the greens, too! There are many types of vinegar so if that is it, I need the specific kind. It’s a HUGE time saver and is so much easier. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Add the broth to the stock pot and bring to a boil. I had never thought of adding the chicken bullion cubes or the garlic clove. That's almost always near a holiday since I make ham broth with leftover ham bones after holiday meals. But you can certainly make your own. That stuff can be potent! You can also use mustard or turnip greens. Sounds delish! They were cooked with minimal meat, but that meat had been smoked, so there was tons of flavor. Thanks. But don’t get rid of that juice. Google it and enjoy. Saute the onions and garlic for about 5–10 minutes, or until fragrant and translucent. Stacey Little's Southern Food & Recipe Blog. My husband likes mustard greens. Season with salt. Cooked to tender perfection with bacon, garlic, onions, and chicken bone broth, then finished with a dash of spice—these collard greens have all of the best flavors of southern-style cooking. Southern collard greens may look difficult to make but rest assured this recipe will make you look like you’ve been making them your whole life. I grow my own collards. 2 tsp. Give it a stir every once in a while, otherwise, that's all there is to it. I know if my bunches are larger than yours I will have to adjust the seasoning… lol. Collard greens, stewed until tender and rich with cured pork, are a dish that's become emblematic of Southern cooking and, more specifically, African-American cooking. Your email address will not be published. Those are all things that a true Southern cook should know how to prepare. Add apple cider vinegar, broth and diced ham. They'll quickly wilt and lose volume and you can add more. Or wait till the last few minutes of cooking. I just remember my grandmother had it in a bottle, no label, so not sure what it is. 2 lbs greens cut into thick ribbons (mustard, kale, collard or turnip) 1 smoked ham hock. Happy New Year!! Get the cornbread in the oven! Get the latest recipes delivered right to your inbox and get my Breakfast Bites E-Book - all for FREE! In fact, I grew my own this year and was able to cook my first mess just this past weekend. Then I add the greens, vegetable broth and season. Going to try the other greens tho. Enjoy! 2 pounds fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed. Know they’ll be good. For this broth, the leaves are sliced into strips, 2–3 mm ( 3 ⁄ 32 – 1 ⁄ 8 in) wide (sometimes by a grocer or market vendor using a special hand-cranked slicer) and added to the other ingredients 15 minutes before it is served. 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