Collard Greens and Pot Likker

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    176 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Collard Greens and Pot Likker

Tender greens simmered in a savory broth is traditional Southern comfort food. The leftover braising liquid makes a restorative broth that's great for dunking cornbread.  A Southern New Year's tradition because the greens are thought to ensure plenty of "greenbacks" in the New Year.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds collard greens tough stems removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound smoked turkey wings about 1 wing
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat.  Add 1 large onion, 2 large cloves garlic and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and lightly saute until the vegetables are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes
  2. Add 1 pound smoked turkey wings and 10 cups water to the pot. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, covered for 1 hour. Transfer the turkey wing to a cutting board to cool, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. While the turkey is cooling, add 2 pounds collard greens and stir to combine. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until greens are very tender.
  4. When the turkey wing is cool enough to handle, pick the meat from the wings and discard the skin.  Add the bones and turkey meat back to the pot and finish simmering the collards.
  5. Just before serving, stir in 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if needed). Simmer for an additional minute to allow the sugar to dissolve fully.
  6. To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer the greens to a serving dish. Serve a dunking bowl of potlikker on the side (for dunking your cornbread).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 464mg (19%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7615IU (152%) Vitamin C 55.2mg (61%) Calcium 376mg (38%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 464mg 19%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7615IU 152%
Vitamin C 55.2mg 61%
Calcium 376mg 38%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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