Edna's Greens

Dive into the soulful flavors of the South with Edna's Greens, a hearty and comforting dish brimming with tender collard greens and the smoky essence of turkey. This mouthwatering recipe combines the richness of slow-simmered greens with the tangy brightness of apple cider vinegar, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Infused with a savory broth that’s loaded with aromatics like garlic and onion, Edna's Greens are slow-cooked to perfection, making them irresistibly tender and packed with flavor. Perfect as a side dish for any Southern-inspired meal, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into a soul-warming classic. Whether you're impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, Edna's Greens is a must-try that brings the heart of Southern cuisine to your table. Keywords: Edna's Greens recipe, Southern collard greens, smoked turkey greens, soul food side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs collard greens
• 1 piece smoked turkey leg
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the collard greens thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt and grit. Remove the stems and cut the leaves into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Place the smoked turkey leg in the pot, and pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the turkey leg in the broth for 30 minutes to flavor the liquid.

Step 7

Add the collard greens to the pot gradually, stirring them in as they wilt to make room for the rest.

Step 8

Stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Cover the pot and let the greens simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, or until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the smoked turkey leg from the pot. Shred the meat off the bone using a fork and return the meat to the greens, discarding the bone.

Step 11

Taste the greens and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if desired.

Step 12

Serve Edna's Greens warm as a side dish, and enjoy this comforting Southern classic!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4120.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3229.7

Total Fat 156.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1050mg	0%
Sodium 19335.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 348.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1775.1mg	0%
Iron 37.8mg	0%
Potassium 6487.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 44.0%

Carbs: 11.6%