Best 8 Collard Greens Southern Style Recipes

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**Discover the Delectable World of Southern-Style Collard Greens: A Culinary Journey into Flavor and Tradition**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Southern-style collard greens, a dish deeply rooted in African-American culinary heritage and celebrated for its distinct flavors and comforting warmth. This versatile dish has become a beloved staple in soul food kitchens and family gatherings across the American South, and its preparation is an art form passed down through generations.

Our exploration of Southern-style collard greens begins with a classic recipe that captures the essence of this iconic dish. Simmered slowly with smoked turkey, ham hocks, or bacon, collard greens are infused with a rich, smoky flavor that harmonizes perfectly with the slightly bitter notes of the greens. This traditional method yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth collards that embody the soul of Southern cooking.

For those seeking a vegetarian or vegan alternative, we offer a delightful recipe that showcases the natural goodness of collard greens without compromising on flavor. Using a combination of vegetable broth, spices, and aromatic vegetables, this recipe creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

In addition to the classic and vegetarian/vegan recipes, we present a collection of creative variations that elevate collard greens to new heights. From a tangy and spicy collard greens with vinegar to a hearty and comforting collard greens with smoked sausage, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures that cater to diverse preferences.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of preparing Southern-style collard greens with ease. Discover the secrets to perfectly cooked collards, explore the nuances of different cooking methods, and uncover the art of balancing flavors to achieve the perfect harmony of taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Southern-style greens like my mama use to make.

Provided by tybright31

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sweet onions, finely chopped
2 smoked ham hocks
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
3 (1 pound) packages collard greens, trimmed
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
  • Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1686.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

VEGETARIAN "SOUTHERN-STYLE" COLLARD GREENS



Vegetarian

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound collard greens, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Saute the onions until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook another minute. Add collard greens and cook another minute. Add the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, about 40 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Brown 4 slices diced bacon in a pot; drain on paper towels. Add 1 cup diced onion to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 pound thawed frozen collard greens, 1 cup chicken broth and water to cover; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, some butter, salt and pepper.

VEGETARIAN SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Great greens without the meat! Adapted from Sunny Anderson from the show Cooking for Real,Episode: Carolina On My Mind!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 55m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb collard greens, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
smoked paprika (optional)
apple cider vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Saute the onions until slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cook another minute. Add collard greens and cook another minute. Add the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until greens are tender, about 45 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a little smoked paprika and cider vinegar to taste if desired. Enjoy!

KICKING SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Make and share this Kicking Southern Style Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lizlewis20

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 lb fresh collard greens, cut into 2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot of medium high heat. Add bacon, cook until crisp and remove from pan. Crumble and return to pan.
  • Add onion and cook with bacon until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add collard greens, cook until they start to wilt.
  • Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to boil, reduce hit, and simmer for about 45 minutes (until greens are tender).

SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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What could possibly be more southern than a big ol pot of collard greens simmering with a big meaty leftover smoked ham bone or a ham hock? Give me a bowl of collards with some of that tasty pot liquor and a slice of cornbread and that's a meal in my book! You can use other meats to season if you like, but to me there is nothing...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb collards, cleaned, stems removed and shredded
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp apple cider vingar
1 Tbsp sugar
salt to taste.
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 (32-oz) carton of chicken broth (if you have fresh chicken stock, use that)
1 leftover smoked ham bone, or a nice ham hock

Steps:

  • 1. If using bunches of collards, clean good, remove stems and shred. I used packaged shredded collards I found in the produce section of Walmart. Even though the packaging says the collards I purchased had been washed 3 times, I still rinsed them real good before cooking.
  • 2. Over medium heat in a large pot saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Pack greens in pot and add remaining ingredients. Occasionally turn greens as they wilt bringing wilted greens to top of pot. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 45 minutes; taste test the pot liqour and add additional seasoning if desired. Continue simmering another 15 minutes.

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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An old family favorite from our time in the south. Even my husband, who is picky about his greens, enjoyed this recipe!

Provided by jd_2077

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package frozen collard greens or 1 bunch fresh collard greens
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 dash liquid smoke
1 ham hock
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Thaw collard greens if using frozen or rinse if using fresh.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes.
  • Discard ham hock.
  • Serve with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.

COLLARD GREENS SOUTHERN STYLE



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Collard greens is a great treat. serve with a steak or some beef or lamb.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb collard greens
2 medium white onions sliced
4 c chicken or vegetable broth
1 whole jalapeno
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the greens in a sink full of cold water. To wash them push up and down in the water several times to rinse any grit that may be on them. Drain the sink and repeat.
  • 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot. It should be enough to coat pot.
  • 3. Add the onions and enjoy the sizzle. Spread a little more olive oil over the onions after the onions cook a little add the jalapeno pepper and the broth into the pot and turn heat to high
  • 4. Bring the broth to a boil and as you d-stem the greens add them to the pot
  • 5. Occasionally toss the greens to get the greens on top of the broth.
  • 6. Once all the greens are in the pot add the red pepper, vinegar, and the sugar. Reduce heat to low for 35 minutes or until tender.
  • 7. NOTE: Adding salt to greens will toughen the greens. add the salt and pepper at the end of cooking.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh collard greens: Look for vibrant leaves that are deep green in color and free from blemishes or wilting.
  • Wash thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Trim the tough stems and rinse the leaves under cold water.
  • Cooking options: Collard greens can be cooked in a variety of ways. Popular methods include boiling, braising, and sautéing. The cooking time will vary depending on the method used.
  • Add flavor enhancers: To enhance the flavor of the collard greens, add aromatic vegetables such as onions, garlic, and celery. Smoked meats like ham hocks or bacon also add a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Season to taste: Don't forget to season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Common seasonings include red pepper flakes, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Cook until tender: Collard greens should be cooked until tender but still retain a slight bite. Overcooking can make them mushy.

Conclusion:

Collard greens are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you prefer them boiled, braised, or sautéed, there's sure to be a recipe that suits your taste. With their rich flavor and nutritional benefits, collard greens are a great addition to any healthy diet.

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