Southern-Style Collard Greens – Hearty, Savory & Comforting!
⏱️ Prep & Simmer Time
- Prep time: 20 minutes (mostly cleaning and chopping)
- Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total time: ~1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 comforting sides
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 large bunches Fresh collard greens (thoroughly washed and stemmed) 🥬
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or bacon grease 🥓
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 lb Smoked meat (smoked turkey wings, drumsticks, or ham hocks work beautifully!) 🍗🐷
- 4 cups (32 oz) Low-sodium chicken broth 🥣
- 2 cups Water 💧
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (essential for balancing the richness!) 🍏
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar (optional, helps cut any residual bitterness) 🤍
- 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (for a gentle, comforting warmth) 🌶️
- Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
