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Black Folks Soul Food Collard Greens Recipe

Black Folks Collard Greens Recipe

Black folks’ collard greens are a soulful Southern classic seasoned to perfection and simmered with love, honoring African American roots and timeless flavor traditions.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal

Equipment

  • Large stockpot with a lid

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens 3 bundles
  • 1 turkey leg pre-cooked/smoked (this ingredient is 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 or sriracha 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

  • Clean the collard greens, stack several leaves on top of each other, and cut off the stems.
  • Roll the leaves up lengthwise, tightly like a cigar. Using a knife or kitchen shears, cut the rolled collard greens into half-inch ribbon strips.
  • Add the smoked turkey leg, onion, red pepper flakes, and chicken stock to a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Cover the pot with the lid and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Then, add the collard greens, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, hot sauce, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir to combine the ingredients. (The collards will wilt down as they cook.)
  • Cover the pot with the lid and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Serve this Black folks' collard greens recipe 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
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