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Smoked Turkey Collard Greens
Deeply savory, long-simmered collard greens flavored with a smoked turkey leg instead of the traditional ham hock, resulting in a rich, smoky pot liquor that is meant to be sopped up with cornbread.
Prep25 min
Cook2 hr
Total2 hr 25 min
ServingsServes 8 as a side
DifficultyAdvanced
Rating★ 4.5
Why You'll Love This
- Deep, smoky, long-simmered flavor
- Uses smoked turkey instead of pork for a different take
- Best served with cornbread to soak up the pot liquor
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A Few Ingredients
- 3 pounds collard greens, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 smoked turkey leg or wing (about 1 pound)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- … and 8 more
First Step
Wash the collard greens thoroughly in a sink full of cold water, swishing them around to release any grit, then repeat with fresh water until no grit settles at the bottom.



