When it comes to comfort food, few dishes beat a steaming bowl of collard greens cooked in the Southern style. With its rich, smoky flavor and tender-crisp texture, this classic side dish is well-loved by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to add a new recipe to your repertoire, or a beginner eager to explore the culinary traditions of the South, this guide will take you on a journey to discover the secrets of making the most delicious collard greens southern style. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering essential techniques, we'll cover everything you need to know to create a dish that will have your taste buds dancing and your family and friends begging for seconds. So put on your apron and get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure as we dive into the world of Southern collard greens.
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SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Southern-style greens like my mama use to make.
Provided by tybright31
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
- Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1686.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
VEGETARIAN "SOUTHERN-STYLE" COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Saute the onions until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook another minute. Add collard greens and cook another minute. Add the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, about 40 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
VEGETARIAN SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Great greens without the meat! Adapted from Sunny Anderson from the show Cooking for Real,Episode: Carolina On My Mind!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Collard Greens
Time 55m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Saute the onions until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook another minute. Add collard greens and cook another minute. Add the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, about 45 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a little smoked paprika and cider vinegar to taste if desired. Enjoy!
SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Brown 4 slices diced bacon in a pot; drain on paper towels. Add 1 cup diced onion to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 pound thawed frozen collard greens, 1 cup chicken broth and water to cover; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, some butter, salt and pepper.
KICKING SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Make and share this Kicking Southern Style Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lizlewis20
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large pot of medium high heat. Add bacon, cook until crisp and remove from pan. Crumble and return to pan.
- Add onion and cook with bacon until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add collard greens, cook until they start to wilt.
- Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to boil, reduce hit, and simmer for about 45 minutes (until greens are tender).
SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS
What could possibly be more southern than a big ol pot of collard greens simmering with a big meaty leftover smoked ham bone or a ham hock? Give me a bowl of collards with some of that tasty pot liquor and a slice of cornbread and that's a meal in my book! You can use other meats to season if you like, but to me there is nothing...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. If using bunches of collards, clean good, remove stems and shred. I used packaged shredded collards I found in the produce section of Walmart. Even though the packaging says the collards I purchased had been washed 3 times, I still rinsed them real good before cooking.
- 2. Over medium heat in a large pot saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Pack greens in pot and add remaining ingredients. Occasionally turn greens as they wilt bringing wilted greens to top of pot. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 45 minutes; taste test the pot liqour and add additional seasoning if desired. Continue simmering another 15 minutes.
SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS
An old family favorite from our time in the south. Even my husband, who is picky about his greens, enjoyed this recipe!
Provided by jd_2077
Categories Collard Greens
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thaw collard greens if using frozen or rinse if using fresh.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes.
- Discard ham hock.
- Serve with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
COLLARD GREENS SOUTHERN STYLE
Collard greens is a great treat. serve with a steak or some beef or lamb.
Provided by Eddie Jordan
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Wash the greens in a sink full of cold water. To wash them push up and down in the water several times to rinse any grit that may be on them. Drain the sink and repeat.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot. It should be enough to coat pot.
- 3. Add the onions and enjoy the sizzle. Spread a little more olive oil over the onions after the onions cook a little add the jalapeno pepper and the broth into the pot and turn heat to high
- 4. Bring the broth to a boil and as you d-stem the greens add them to the pot
- 5. Occasionally toss the greens to get the greens on top of the broth.
- 6. Once all the greens are in the pot add the red pepper, vinegar, and the sugar. Reduce heat to low for 35 minutes or until tender.
- 7. NOTE: Adding salt to greens will toughen the greens. add the salt and pepper at the end of cooking.
Tips:
- To ensure your collard greens are tender and flavorful, choose younger collard greens with smaller leaves. - Wash the collard greens thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or grit. - If you prefer softer collard greens, remove the tough stems from the leaves before cooking. - Adding a ham hock or smoked turkey wing to your collard greens while cooking infuses them with a delicious smoky flavor. - For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few chopped jalapeños to the pot. - Serve your collard greens with other traditional Southern dishes like fried chicken, cornbread, and black-eyed peas for a complete meal.Conclusion:
With their rich flavor and nutritional value, collard greens are a staple in Southern cuisine. By following these simple tips and recipes, you can easily prepare delicious collard greens that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give collard greens a try. You won't be disappointed!
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