Best 4 Grandmas Collard Greens Recipes
Grandma's collard greens are a classic soul food dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. When it comes to cooking collard greens, everyone has their own special recipe. Some people like to add ham hocks, while others prefer to use smoked turkey or bacon. No matter what your preference, there are a few key ingredients that are essential for making the perfect pot of collard greens. These include fresh collard greens, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. From there, you can add whatever you like to make your greens unique.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S COLLARD GREENS
My grandmother made the best collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. -Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until meat is tender., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until greens are very tender. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
GRANDMA'S COLLARD GREENS
These are without a doubt, the best collard greens I have ever eaten (and I have had my share). My grandma used to make this recipe in the summer when her collards in the garden were ready. If you don't like these, you don't like collard greens ... guaranteed!! Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
Provided by Marviboy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes and cook and stir until brown sugar has completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 of the collard greens, reduce heat to medium, and cook until greens are slightly wilted, about 10 minutes. Add remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 363 mg, Sugar 10 g
GINA'S BEST COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Chop collard greens.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover for about 90 minutes. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender. In the same saucepan, add remaining ingredients and collard greens.
- Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
GRANDMA G'S COLLARD GREENS
I got the recipe a week ago from my Grandma Geri before she went back home to NJ. This recipe is so delicious and easy. As I write this on here I am making them on my stove right now. You can use several different types of meat in this dish. The best to use is smoked turkey neck. You can buy it in the store. I am using Turkey bacon but regular bacon is just as good! And you MUST MUST MUST use Lawry's seasoned salt. If you don't have coarse salt that is ok. Let me know what you think of this recipe!
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories Collard Greens
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse your collard greens with water in a collander.
- Make sure you let the water drain out of you collard greens as much as possible. Too much water in your pot will ruin your greens.
- In a stock pot add Oive Oil, Onion, Green pepper, and Turkey bacon (or your choice of turkey or pork).
- Set your heat to low medium and put the lid on for 2 two minutes at this temperature and then drop your heat to low. Add in yor garlic very quickly and put the lid on immediately.
- After three to five minutes open the lid and stir aroud everything.
- Grab your collander of collard greens (that by now should be fairly dry but give them a shake to make sure). Add about half of your collard greens and stir everything together. This is so your olive oil will circulate itself within the greens.
- Add Salt, Pepper and Lawry's Seasoned Salt.
- Stir everything a little bit more and finish adding in the greens just stirring for a minute to incorporate everything.
- Put the lid back on and you're going to let this cook. Occasionally stirring maybe everything 20-30 minutes. Just keep an eye on it.
- Your greens are finished cooking when they have wilted down completely. Your onions will be translucent. You will not see any or many pieces of garlic. There will be some liquid in your stock pot from the greens. DO NOT ADD ANY WATER TO THEM. It should take about an hour and thirty minutes to two hours. to cook.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender collard greens. Look for leaves that are dark green and free of blemishes. Avoid leaves that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
- Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Rinse the leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. You can also soak the leaves in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to help remove any pesticides or herbicides.
- Remove the tough stems from the collard greens. Use a sharp knife to cut the stems off the leaves. You can also use your hands to tear the stems off.
- Chop the collard greens into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly. You can chop the leaves into 1-inch pieces or smaller.
- Cook the collard greens in a large pot with plenty of liquid. The liquid can be water, broth, or a combination of both. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the collard greens for at least 1 hour, or until they are tender.
- Season the collard greens to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic, onion, or other spices to taste. You can also add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Serve the collard greens with your favorite sides. Collard greens are often served with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or black-eyed peas.
Conclusion:
Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Collard greens are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against disease. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, collard greens are a great option.
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