Best 7 Braised Collards In Tomato Onion Gravy Recipes

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**Experience the Southern Delight of Braised Collards in Tomato-Onion Gravy: A Culinary Journey**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of braised collard recipes, a Southern classic known for its comforting flavors and vibrant colors. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect pot of tender collards smothered in a rich and savory tomato-onion gravy. Our recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and meat-lover options. Whether you prefer slow-cooked collards in a Dutch oven or a quick and easy skillet version, we have the perfect recipe for you. Dive into the goodness of collard greens and relish the taste of tradition with our curated selection of braised collard recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH TOMATOES



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Braised Collard Greens with Tomatoes is a simple new spin on collard greens. This Italian-inspired recipe might be the first step to getting your family to eat their greens.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 pound bag of collard greens, washed and chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper, generously to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add diced onions, minced garlic and undrained tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
  • Add collards, broth, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium to medium high heat, stirring from time to time until the collards wilt down and are tender.
  • Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 328 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRAISED COLLARDS WITH TOMATOES



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Cooking collards with a bit of healthy fat like olive oil may help the body absorb certain nutrients -- this hearty dish also features tomatoes and black-eyed peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 1/2 pounds collard greens, stems discarded and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
1 smoked ham hock
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add greens, cover, and cook until mostly wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until completely wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes, breaking them apart as you go. Add ham hock and 3 cups water and bring to a boil; reduce to a medium simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and ham separates from bone, about 2 1/2 hours, adding more water if needed.
  • Remove ham from pot and let rest until cool enough to handle. Discard skin and bone; dice meat. Return ham to pot; stir in beans. Season with salt and pepper. Serve collards with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 25 g

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Adding hard cider to smoky ham stock (a trick from the recipe developer Grace Parisi) builds a foundation of tangy, tart flavors in this recipe. It takes about 2 hours for the hocks to become tender, but once your kitchen fills with the smell of ham bubbling away in a pot of vinegary cider, you'll never want that slow simmer to end. If you like really sour collards, add a splash of apple cider vinegar once the greens have finished braising.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 onions, thinly sliced into half-moons
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (650-milliliter/22-ounce) bottle hard apple cider (about 2 3/4 cups)
2 pounds collard greens (about 3 to 4 bunches), large stems removed, washed and cut into 1/4-inch ribbons
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high. When hot, add ham hocks. When they're sizzling, flip and crisp the other side.
  • Add the onions and stir so they are coated in the fat and nestled under and around the hocks. Turn the heat down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt and brown sugar, and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and hard cider and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, until the ham hocks are very tender.
  • Remove the ham hocks and allow to cool slightly. Skim the fat off the surface of the stock. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone (discard the fat and the skin) and chop into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
  • Bring the stock back to a boil, then add the greens in large handfuls, pressing them down to wilt in the hot stock before adding more leaves. Add the reserved ham hock meat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the greens are silky and tender. Season with salt and serve with hot sauce and a splash of apple cider vinegar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 320, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 998 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KARDEA'S COLLARD GREENS WITH TOMATO



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons peeled, grated ginger root
1 pound (2 bunches) collard greens, chopped
2 teaspoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and oil in a large deep pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock to the pot along with the ginger and bring to a simmer. Add the collard greens in batches, stirring and adding more as they wilt down. Stir in the honey and season the pot with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, then cover and cook, adding more stock if necessary, until the greens are tender, about 20 minutes. Taste the greens and add salt and pepper if you like.

BRAISED PORK WITH SLOW-COOKED COLLARDS, GRITS, AND TOMATO GRAVY



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The greens can simmer while the pork cooks (they can be done ahead and reheated). Start the grits and gravy around the same time; you don't want the grits to sit or they'll get too firm. You'll use the liquid from a can of tomatoes for the gravy here, then reserve the tomatoes for Spinach and Onion Pizza.

Provided by patchpony

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 (20 ounce) boneless boston butt pork shoulder, trimmed (about 1 pound trimmed)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 cups water, divided
2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2 cups vertically sliced onions (about 1/2 large)
8 cups chopped trimmed collard greens
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (28 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 ounce chopped cremini mushroom
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Heat a medium ovenproof saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add pork to pan; cook for 8 minutes, browning on all sides. Discard oil from pan. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup stock, and soy sauce. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours or until very tender. Remove pork from pan; reserve liquid. Place pork on a cutting board; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into 4 slices.
  • While pork cooks, heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add sliced onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup stock, greens, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove 1 cup tomato liquid from can; reserve remaining liquid and tomatoes for another use. Combine 1 cup tomato liquid and flour in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour pork cooking liquid into bag; let stand for 5 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain liquid into tomato mixture, stopping before fat layer reaches the opening; discard fat. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chopped onion and mushrooms; sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomato mixture to saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1 cup (about 10 minutes).
  • 5. While gravy cooks, bring remaining 1 cup water, 1 cup stock, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and garlic to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Serve grits with gravy, pork, and greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 829.8, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 37.5

COLLARD GREENS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Collard Greens With Tomatoes and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 lbs collard greens, stems and leaves finely shredded
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat; add the garlic, onions, and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, collard greens, bay leaves, and thyme; cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until collards are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and jalapeno and discard; season with salt and pepper.
  • This dish can be prepared a day in advance and reheated.

LOWCOUNTRY COLLARD GREENS



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Collard greens, a staple of Southern cuisine, are often cooked down with smoked turkey or pork neck bones. The greens form a potlikker, or broth, full of briny, smoky flavor. When braised with smoked meat, they're equally delicious as a side or a light one-pot meal. The longer the greens cook, the better they'll be. Top them with a generous dash or two of hot sauce, and pair with cornbread. What tomato soup is to grilled cheese, potlikker is to cornbread.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds collard greens (from about 6 medium bunches), or 2 pounds pre-chopped collard greens
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Vidalia, Spanish or yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
Pinch of kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 pound smoked turkey (any combination of necks, legs, butt or wings) or pork neck bones
2 (1/2-inch) chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Granulated sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Tear the greens from their stems. Take a handful of greens, roll them up lengthwise and slice them into bite-size pieces. Add the sliced greens to an empty, clean sink full of cool water and wash them, removing all grit, sand and debris. Drain sink and rinse greens thoroughly with cold water until water becomes clear.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups of water to the pot. (This will become your potlikker.) Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the cleaned greens by the handful, stirring them until wilted before adding more.
  • Add the smoked turkey, bouillon cubes, garlic and onion powders, apple cider vinegar, black pepper and red-pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower heat to medium-low. Cook until greens are completely tender, at least 2 hours. Most of the water should have evaporated by this point, with just enough left to cover the bottom of the pot, and the meat should pull away from the bones.
  • Take the meat out of the pot, transfer to a cutting board, and shred the meat with two forks. Add the shredded meat back to the pot and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and onion powder as needed. To cut bitterness, add sugar; if you'd like more tang, add more vinegar. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, young collard greens for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking.
  • If you don't have time to braise the collard greens, you can also cook them in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve the braised collard greens with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Braised collard greens in tomato-onion gravy is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The collard greens are tender and flavorful, and the tomato-onion gravy is rich and savory. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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