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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.