Tasty Collard Greens
Transform your dinner table with these comforting and flavorful Tasty Collard Greens, a soul food classic that’s slow-simmered to perfection. Featuring tender, smoky turkey wings, hearty collard greens, and a balance of zesty apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing side dish brimming with Southern charm. Sautéed onions and garlic build a savory base, while a long, gentle simmer in seasoned chicken broth ensures maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve it steaming hot alongside cornbread or your favorite mains for a true taste of Southern comfort. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, these collard greens are a must-try for any home cook craving a nutritious, satisfying, and versatile dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bunches collard greens
- 2 pieces smoked turkey wings
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any grit. Remove the tough stems by holding each leaf flat and slicing down along each side of the stem. Stack the leaves and slice them into 1-inch strips.
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the smoked turkey wings to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the turkey wings for 30 minutes to infuse the broth with smoky flavor.
After 30 minutes, add the sliced collard greens to the pot in batches, stirring to wilt them down. Once all the greens are added, stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the pot and continue to simmer the greens over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check for tenderness after 90 minutes and continue cooking until the collard greens are fully softened and flavorful.
Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey wings and shred the meat from the bones. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir it into the greens.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, vinegar, or pepper to suit your preference.
Serve the collard greens hot as a side dish or on their own, accompanied by cornbread for a classic Southern meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5384 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.0 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1248 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2019 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
