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Collard greens and smoked turkey necks are plated on a white plate with two utensils.

Southern Collard Greens

Sea Salt Savorings
These southern-style collard greens with smoked turkey necks are just like Mamas! Braised in a rich, perfectly seasoned, meaty potlikker, these greens are seasoned to the Gods!
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, soul food, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 219 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5-2 lb smoked turkey necks (or ham hocks)
  • 2-3 lbs collard greens
  • 3 tsp seasoning salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Submerge the collard greens in cool water and massage the leaves to remove any debris. Drain the water, rise the collards, then submerge them in cool water again. Repeat the process until the collard greens are free from any dirt. Place them on a kitchen towel to dry them off.
  • Remove the collard greens from the stem by working your hand up the base of the stalk until the leaf separates from the stem. Discard the stems. Use your hands to rip the leaves into smaller pieces.
  • Combine the chicken broth and smoked turkey necks in a large pot and place it over high heat on the stovetop. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and place a lid on it. Simmer the mixture for 1 hour.
  • Add the collard greens, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, and hot sauce to the pot, then simmer for 2 hours (covered with lid).

Notes

Pick out the best collard greens at the grocery store by buying a bunch that has healthy, green leaves that are not too tough.  You want to be able to pull the leaves away from the stem with some ease.
If the pot likker (the soupy base) evaporates before the collards are done cooking, simply add a bit more water to the pot.
Add more (or less) hot sauce to tailor the flavor to your palate.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 3231mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7650IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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