Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens

Billy's Favorite Smoky Collard Greens
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    217

Elevate your greens with this ingenious method for infusing a deep, smoky flavor, bypassing traditional ham hocks. A versatile recipe adaptable to various greens, promising tender, flavorful results.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    33 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View Add the chopped collard greens to the pot. Pour in enough water to just cover the greens.

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04 Step

Recipe View Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, and liquid smoke. Season generously with salt and pepper.

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05 Step

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the greens are tender and have reached your desired level of doneness. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Adjust the amount of liquid smoke to your preference; start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste.
If using tougher greens like kale, you may need to increase the cooking time.
These collard greens are even more flavorful the next day!

Claire Wuckert

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 72 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Junior Gleichnerherman

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. Delicious!

  • Zion Sawayn

    So easy and flavorful! A great way to enjoy collard greens.

  • Emile Koch

    Best collard greens recipe I've ever tried!

  • Avery Hilll

    This recipe is fantastic! The liquid smoke really makes a difference.

  • Warren Batz

    Next time I might try adding a smoked paprika for even more smokiness.

  • Haven Haag

    The molasses adds a lovely sweetness that balances the smoky flavor.

  • Eden Okeefe

    I used vegetable broth instead of water and it added another layer of flavor.

  • Jaclyn White

    I've made this several times and it's always a hit. Even my kids love it!

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