Southern Collard Greens Recipe

Name: Southern Collard Greens Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh collard greens (about 5-6 smaller bunches); 1 1/2 lbs extra large smoked turkey wings, legs, necks or ham hock (Make they are meaty); 2 tsp chicken bouillon (like Better Than Bouillon); 2 tbsp sugar (can be granulated or brown sugar); 1 tbsp bacon grease; 1 tbsp seasoned salt (such as Lawry's); 2 tsp worcheshire sauce; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (you can go down on this to 1/2 teaspoon if you like less heat.); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:2h 45min

These authentic Soul Food Collard Greens are braised in a savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:07:24 GMT