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Black Folks Soul Food Collard Greens Recipe

Black Folks Collard Greens Recipe

Black folks’ collard greens simmer low and slow in savory pot likker with smoked turkey, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, honey, and soulful seasoning for tender greens full of rich Southern flavor.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large stockpot with a lid
  • Chef's knife and cutting board
  • kitchen shears  optional

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens 3 bundles
  • 1 turkey leg pre-cooked (optional)
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups tomatoes diced
  • 4 cups chicken stock use vegetable stock to make vegan and vegetarian-friendly
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Thoroughly clean the collard greens. Stack several leaves, remove the stems, then roll the leaves lengthwise into a tight cigar shape. Using a chef's knife or kitchen shears, cut the rolled greens into ½-inch ribbons.
    What makes collard greens taste so good?
  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine the collard greens, smoked turkey leg (if using), onion, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, hot sauce, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
    Preparation for cooking collard greens
  • Cover and bring the pot to a gentle simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, until the greens begin to wilt and settle into the broth.
  • Remove the lid and stir well, pressing any greens still on top down into the liquid. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally and pressing the greens back into the broth as needed, until the collards are very tender and deeply flavored.
  • Serve warm with some of the pot likker spooned over the greens.
    Serve Black folks’ soul food collard greens right away and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6095IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 3mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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