Best 9 Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey Recipes

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**Discover the Culinary Symphony of Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey: A Journey Through Southern Comfort Food Delights**

Savor the essence of Southern cuisine with this enticing exploration of collard greens braised in the smoky embrace of succulent smoked turkey. Embark on a culinary journey where hearty collard greens, imbued with the rich smokiness of turkey, create a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Immerse yourself in the comforting embrace of this classic dish, elevated by a medley of aromatic spices and the tantalizing smokiness of perfectly cooked turkey. From the vibrant hues of sautéed onions and garlic to the earthy depth of collard greens, each recipe in this article promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you prefer the classic Southern-style collard greens with smoked turkey or a modern twist with a touch of heat, this carefully curated collection caters to every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of smoky, savory, and slightly tangy flavors that define this Southern comfort food staple.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

POT O'GREENS



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Smoked turkey legs and a touch of sugar bring sweet and smoky flavor to these classic Southern-style collard greens. My favorite smoke-injection system for a pot of collards is smoked turkey legs, which are surprisingly simple to make (but also available at most megamarts). They impart just the right amount of smoky goodness without overwhelming the natural flavor of the greens, and they contribute a fair amount of collagen, which of course breaks down into gelatin to provide considerable lip-smacking body. Make sure to weigh the greens after stemming, but before washing. This recipe first appeared in Season 8 of Good Eats.Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sides & Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water
1 1/2 pounds smoked turkey legs
2 pounds stemmed collard or turnip greens
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the water and turkey legs in an 8-quart pot over medium-high heat. Cover, bring to a boil, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, remove any large stems from the greens and wash them thoroughly in a sink filled with at least 5 inches of water. Move the leaves around in the water, then let them sit for a few minutes to allow any sand or dirt to fall to the bottom of the sink. Once clean, chop pieces in half. You should have 2 pounds of greens once they are stemmed. (Weigh the greens after stemming, but before washing.)
  • Once the turkey legs have simmered for 10 minutes, add the greens, salt, and sugar, reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer gently until the greens are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring the greens every 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired. Remove the turkey legs and save for another use or shred into the greens, if desired. Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Incredibly delicious southern-style collard greens, reminiscent of my grandmother. These do not contain pork, but you could swap the smoked turkey for ham-hocks if you prefer. These are eyeball measurements to get you started. Please taste as you go and adjust to your liking.

Provided by Chef Resha

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large bundles of collards, stemmed and chopped
1 stick butter (salted)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large leeks, chopped and rinsed thoroughly
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bundle of fresh thyme, tied with kitchen twine
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 teaspoon garlic & onion mix (SEE NOTES BELOW)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, garlic, chili & chives mix (SEE NOTES BELOW)
2 teaspoons - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 smoked turkey necks
2 smoked turkey wings
1 quart high-quality chicken stock (not low sodium)
3 cups water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (with the mother, if possible)
1 tbsp wildflower honey

Steps:

  • Remove the thick fibrous stems from your collard greens. Rinse the leaves of the greens thoroughly to remove any dirt and sand. Roll the leaves up and chop them into manageable bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large tall stock pot, sauté the leeks and onion in the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper. Cook until the leeks and onion are translucent, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to distribute. Add the thyme bundle, and smoked meat. Stir for about a minute to help the thyme release its flavor into the onion mixture.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the spice blends. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes with the lid on. Taste the broth mixture, season to taste/adjust.
  • When you're satisfied with the flavor, add the collard greens. Push them down and stir them around until they're submerged. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
  • Add the vinegar and honey, and cook and additional 30 minutes to 1 hour or until the collard greens are melt-in-your-mouth tender and the smoked meat is falling off the bone.
  • Remove the smoked meat bones from the pot, let them cool just enough so you can handle them. With gloved hands or a fork, pick the meat from the bones and add it back to the greens. Taste and adjust.
  • When the greens are perfectly seasoned and balanced, serve and enjoy.

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY WINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds collard greens, cleaned and stems removed
2 white onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 smoked turkey wing
2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in oil until soft and add turkey wing. Add chicken stock and chopped or torn greens. As greens cook down, add water as needed and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with vinegar on the side.

COLLARD GREENS AND SMOKED TURKEY



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... North, south, east and west-no matter where you hail from, all signs point to this coast-to-coast favorite, simmered with smoked turkey, collard greens and bell peppers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar or honey
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 lb smoked turkey drumstick or wings, skin removed
4 bunches fresh collard greens (about 4 lb), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper

Steps:

  • In 8-quart stockpot, stir onions, garlic, sugar, pepper flakes, black pepper, broth and vinegar until well blended. Add turkey and collard greens. (Greens may fill pot but will quickly wilt.) Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 50 minutes.
  • Stir in bell peppers. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer or until greens and bell peppers are tender.
  • Remove turkey from broth mixture. Cool turkey about 10 minutes or just cool enough to handle. Remove bones from turkey; cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Return turkey meat to broth mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

TASTY COLLARD GREENS



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A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.

Provided by ANADRI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 cups chicken stock
1 smoked turkey drumstick
5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, and gently saute until light brown. Pour in the chicken stock, and add the turkey leg. Cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens to the cooking pot, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Let the greens cook down for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain greens, reserving liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use liquid to reheat leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SYLVIA'S COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings or neck
1 1/2 pounds collard greens
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, bring the water and smoked turkey to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • While the turkey is cooking, wipe the collards with a damp towel, then wash 2 or 3 times or until all the dirt and grit has been removed. Chop the greens into 1/4-inch pieces; you will have 10 cups of chopped greens.
  • Add the collards, oil, salt, black pepper, sugar and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Return to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes longer. Discard the turkey before serving, or chop the turkey meat and add it to the collards.

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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If you like collard greens then this is what you want. Put down your book, pick up a fork, and dive in because this is captivation. And it's simple.

Provided by darianmotley

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds smoked turkey legs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium jalapeno pepper, very thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 cups water
3 tablespoons chicken base
5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped

Steps:

  • Remove meat from turkey legs and cut. Set aside with bones.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey meat and bones; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add water and chicken base; bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add greens, cover, and simmer until greens are limp and tender, about 5 more minutes. Remove bones before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 52.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 6028.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TASTY COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Ever had bland or bitter greens? Well not to worry with this recipe. These are the tastiest greens with all the flavor you'll need.

Provided by Lady E

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds smoked turkey necks
4 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Place turkey necks and collard greens in a 4-quart or larger pot over medium heat. Pour water and chicken broth over top. Add jalapeno, salt, and lemon-pepper seasoning; bring to a boil.
  • Boil until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 364.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH SMOKED TURKEY



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Make and share this Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luv2makesoup

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 3h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

10 smoked turkey butts
6 lbs fresh collard greens

Steps:

  • Rinse turkey butts and boil for 2 hours in 2 quarts of water. Keep adding water as it boils off so that it is always 2 quarts.
  • Clean collard greens and remove the stems. Tear into small pieces. Put into seperate pot. It may look like a lot of greens, but they shrink when cooked.
  • Remove turkey butts and set aside to cool.
  • Pour the hot turkey broth over the greens.(don't burn yourself!).
  • Pick the meat off of the butts and discard fat and skin.
  • Add turkey meat to the simmering collards.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour, or until greens are tender.
  • When serving, use a large spoon with holes. When you're finished with the greens the remaining broth makes a great base for soup (pot licker soup). Just add egg noodles and enjoy the flavor and the vitamins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 43.6, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender collard greens for the best flavor and texture.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking.
  • Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Soak the collard greens in cold water for 30 minutes to help remove any bitterness.
  • Use a large pot to cook the collard greens, as they will wilt down significantly.
  • Add a ham hock or smoked turkey to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Cook the collard greens for at least 1 hour, or until they are tender.
  • Serve the collard greens hot with cornbread or rice.

Conclusion:

Collard greens with smoked turkey is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its smoky flavor and tender texture, collard greens with smoked turkey is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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