Best 8 Collards Braised In Red Wine Recipes

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**Collards Braised in Red Wine: A Journey of Rustic Flavors and Culinary Delights**

Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing collection of collards braised in red wine recipes. Discover the perfect balance of earthy collard greens simmered in rich, velvety red wine, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Experience the magic as simple ingredients transform into an extraordinary dish, infused with depth and complexity. From classic Southern comfort food to innovative vegetarian delights, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Indulge in the hearty goodness of traditional collards braised with smoked turkey or ham hocks, or explore lighter variations featuring aromatic herbs and tangy citrus notes. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, sure to leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the rustic charm and delectable flavors of collards braised in red wine.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice.

Provided by THYME4MA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 pounds fresh ham hocks
½ pound salt pork
3 quarts chicken stock
1 cup chopped onion
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 102.6 mg, Fat 48.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1657.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS, MUSTARD GREENS, AND RED SWISS CHARD



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound bacon slices, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bunch collard greens, ribs removed
1 bunch mustard greens, ribs removed
1 bunch red Swiss chard, ribs removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat oil and bacon over high heat until bacon is well browned. Stir in garlic and cook 45 seconds. Deglaze with chicken stock and vinegar. Add sugar and greens and partially cover. Lower heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bunches collard greens
4 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil, if needed
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut and trim the collard greens, removing the tough stems. Roughly chop the trimmed greens into 1/2-inch ribbons.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to leave behind all of the delicious bacon fat to cook the collard greens in.
  • Add the onions and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Depending on the bacon you use, you may need more fat in the pan, so add the canola oil if needed. Saute until the onions are softened, fragrant and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat 30 seconds. Then add the collard greens, stirring constantly until softened. Pour in the chicken broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the greens are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Once the greens are tender, return the bacon to the pan, add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

COLLARDS BRAISED IN RED WINE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds collards, kale or other greens, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Tear or chop greens into bite-size pieces. Place olive oil in a large skillet, and turn heat to medium-high. Add garlic and, when it colors, the greens. Toss frequently, and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add chicken stock, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove cover, and add wine. Cook, uncovered and stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 163, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

QUICK COLLARD GREENS



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This quicker take on collard greens has as much deep flavor as traditional long-simmering recipes. Make Skillet Cornbread to soak up the tasty "pot likker."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 smoked ham hock (about 1/4 pound)
3 pounds (about 4 bunches) collard greens, stalks removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine ham hock, collard greens, and 8 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until collards are very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove ham hock, and discard. Add vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Serve collards with their broth, and, if desired, hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Bacon gives these nutrient-rich greens an extra punch of flavor, from "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound collard greens, trimmed and washed, water still clinging to the leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise and sliced crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Remove the tough stems from the collardleaves. Finely slice the stems crosswise.Stack a few leaves on top of each other andcut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. Repeat with allleaves. You'll have 8 packed cups.
  • Heat a 10-inch saute pan over high heat.Swirl in the oil and add the onion, bacon,and red pepper flakes. Fry until the onion issoft and the bacon is beginning to renderits fat and crisp up, about 13 minutes.
  • Add the greens, 2 cups at a time. Stir into theonion mixture as you add. They will collapseand shrink in the heat.
  • When all the greens are in the pan and theheat has returned to sizzling high, pour inthe vinegar. Stir to evaporate. Cover andlet the greens cook over low heat until justtender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add a bit of wateras needed to keep the greens from burning.Add salt to taste and serve.

COLLARDS BRAISED IN RED WINE



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Categories     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds collards, kale or other greens, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Method * 1. Tear or chop greens into bite-size pieces. Place olive oil in a large skillet, and turn heat to medium-high. Add garlic and, when it colors, the greens. Toss frequently, and cook for 3 or 4 minutes. * 2. Reduce heat to medium, and add chicken stock, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes. * 3. Remove cover, and add wine. Cook, uncovered and stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the greens are tender. Yield: 6 servings. Source: Adapted from Michael Lomonaco

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Pam Belluck

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds collard greens, trimmed of tough stalks, cut into thin strips and thoroughly washed
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in large stockpot with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until greens are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve greens with a slotted spoon, topping with a little of the pot liquor (the broth from the pot). The pot liquor may be used for dipping cornbread, or as a flavorful and highly nutritious soup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose tender collard greens with deep green leaves. Avoid any leaves that are yellowed or wilted.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Use a large pot to braise the collard greens. This will give them plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you're cooking a lot of collard greens, cook them in batches.
  • Add a variety of seasonings to the braising liquid. This will give the collard greens a flavorful brine.
  • Cook the collard greens until they are tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them, about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve the collard greens immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Braised collard greens in red wine is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course. With its tender collard greens, rich red wine sauce, and savory seasonings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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