Best Soul Cafes Collard Greens Recipes

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THE BEST SOUL FOOD STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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This classic southern soul-food style recipe for collard greens is an instant crowd-pleaser! Add different proteins, like ham or bacon, to give these delicious greens a savory flavor.

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h41m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs collard greens (cleaned and cut)
1 lb bacon ends (chopped)
1 large onion (diced)
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 large jalapeno pepper (sliced)
2-3 tbsp of white distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon ends in a pot, and place the pot over medium heat.
  • Brown the bacon then add in the diced onions, and cook until the onions start to sweat.
  • Add in the minced garlic,then cook for 1 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, and turn the heat up to high and let boil for 20 minutes.
  • Pour in the 2 cups of water, and turn the heat down to medium.
  • Start adding in the collard greens into the pot.
  • Once all of the greens are in the pot, sprinkle in the seasoning salt and ground black pepper.
  • Add in the sliced jalapeno, and the vinegar and stir the ingredients.
  • Cover the pot, and let simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes over medium heat. Be sure to peak in and stir periodically.
  • Enjoy!

BLACK FOLKS SOUL FOOD COLLARD GREENS RECIPE



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What is a soul food collard greens recipe? A Black folks collard greens recipe is the quintessential dish of any Southern soul food dinner.

Provided by Shaunda Necole

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds collard greens (3 bundles)
1 turkey leg (pre-cooked/smoked (this ingredient is optional))
1 cup yellow onion (diced)
2 cups tomatoes (diced)
4 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock to make vegan and vegetarian-friendly)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce (or sriracha sauce)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun or Creole seasoning)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Clean the collard greens and cut off the stems.
  • Then roughly chop the leaves in half through the midline and then into bite-sized pieces.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and add the wet ingredients (chicken stock, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and hot sauce to the stainless-steel inner pot.
  • Next, add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Finally, add the collard greens, followed by the cooked turkey leg.
  • Press down to sink the greens as much as you can into the liquid broth.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up - in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to 'venting' and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Serve Black folks' soul food collard greens right away and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 1238 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS



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My grandmother made the best southern 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

3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

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, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes. 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.

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