BEST BLACK SOUL FOOD RECIPES
Enjoy your Southern-Style Collard Greens, a classic soul food dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table!
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 strainer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs collard greens Cleaned and chopped.
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion Diced.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 piece smoked turkey leg or ham hock Optional, for flavor.
Instructions
- Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to remove any grit. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- If using, add the smoked turkey leg or ham hock to the pot.
- Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the collard greens to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 45 minutes, add the apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Remove the turkey leg or ham hock from the pot, if used, and let cool slightly before shredding the meat into small pieces, discarding the bone and skin.
- Return any shredded meat back into the pot, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
Collard greens can also be cooked longer for a softer texture if preferred.
You can substitute turkey or ham with a vegan alternative for a plant-based version.
Collard greens pair well with cornbread or as a side to your favorite soul food main dishes.