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Smoked Turkey Collard Greens
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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.

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