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Daddys Gotta Make These Collard Greens Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jett2whit / All my dishes 2 months, 2 weeks ago The absolute secret to cooking collard greens is the seasoning. Smoked turkey necks give a great flavor and they are healthier than the fatback. Cutting out the stems will eliminate bitterness. Prep:120m Cook:240m Servings:6	Jett2whit
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Ingredients

2 healthy bunches collard greens(Washed, cut, trimmed and stems removed)

*Collard greens tend to be sandy or gritty if not washed properly. You might think they are clean - wash them again!

I've even heard of some people putting the bunches of leaves on the top shelf of their dishwasher....Without soap of course!!

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Smoked turkey necks(for 1 bunch of greens, 6 turkey necks)

Olive oil

Water for cooking

Large pot or boiler with lid for cooking

Salt

Large bowl

Duct tape(??) You'll find out later.....tee hee

Directions

Have a large boiler on the stove with the turkey necks and olive oil boiling to get the water all seasoned up

DON'T PUT A LOT OF WATER! Not even half full.

YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE WATER LATER.

THE GREENS PRODUCE WATER AND WILL REDUCE .

Wash the greens VERY good....

The secret again is to pull the center vein out of the collard greens and stack up the leaves. Cut all stems to avoid bitterness

*** HELPFUL HINT*************

Use the duct tape to cover your thumb to avoid cutting it off!!

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Roll the leaves up and with a sharp knife, chop the greens well and place in another large bowl

Continue this process until the greens are all cut up,

It takes a while, but it will be so good later!

Once you've finished chopping, cutting, and pulling...WASH the greens again to get another good rinse.

Have a pot of boiling water on the stove with the smoked turkey necks and olive oil

You can taste a little bit of the water to make sure it is not too salty.

If you need to take some of the water out of the pan, save it in case you need to ADD water later

Once the water is seasoned, carefully add all the greens to the seasoned water,

You might think you've got a lot of greens, but after they cook - they have shrinkage!

Cover the pan and let the greens cook on medium heat until they are tender.

You can always add the seasoned water from earlier if necessary

Taste and enjoy!!

*If I have missed anything or you have questions, feel free to ask!!*

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-Supposed to be's don't make no honey- Grandmama

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Comments

notyourmomma 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Love grandmama, wise woman. Love my greens, "Grate" post. The smoked turkey necks are the best kept secret. YUMMY

notyourmomma 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Oops, double post. How about a double "five"?

momo_55grandma 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Love them coolard greens{Plus duc tape} Ha thanks bunches

momo_55grandma 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Supposed to been collarad greens oops finger slipped

rosemaryblue 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Jett, you've said it all very well! Love those collard greens, and I have cooked 'em with turkey wings too! Wonderful instructions! :)

httpmom 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds really good...where do you get "smoked Turkey necks? I have seen smoked turkey breast meat but never a neck?
Thanks!

rml 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Excellent!
http...ask your local butcher.
I've used chicken parts but Turkey has a richer flavor.
Thanks for a wonderful post!

bluewaterandsand 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I love my collard greens!But the only way I have ate them, are with the fatback or bacon grease. I will try this one when my collards comes in.

magali777 2 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Sounds good!

henrie 2 months, 1 week ago said:
Okay Jett what time is supper??? I can tell your a southern cook from Georgia :0) You have my 5.

eliah 2 months, 1 week ago said:
Now i can add a southern style to my cooking. Thanks for the recipe.

skyduchess 2 months, 1 week ago said:
Jett, Thanks so much. I did not get my Mothers Collard Green recipe. By the way I plan on making them real soon.

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