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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.
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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

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.
    Clean the collard greens 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.
    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 to combine, pressing any greens on top down into the liquid. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally and submerging the greens in the broth as they continue to cook down, until the collards are tender and deeply flavored.
  • Serve warm, with some of the pot likker spooned over the top.
    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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