Cheryls Spicy Collard Greens Recipes

SPICY BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and cook until tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
• While the bacon and onions are cooking, prepare the greens. To remove the thick, woody stems that run down the center of the leaves, hold the base of the collard stem in one hand. Wrap your other hand around the bottom of the stem, directly under the leaf (like you are holding a baseball bat). In one firm motion, quickly slide your hand up the stem, removing the leaf in one swift movement. To chop the leaves, stack a few on top of each other and roll up like a cigar. Slice the roll into 1-inch pieces, rotate, and give another good chop. Continue until all the greens are chopped.
• Increase the heat of the Dutch oven to medium-high. Add a few large handfuls of greens at a time - stirring constantly to allow each batch to wilt for a few moments - until you can fit all of the greens into the pot. Continue to saute the greens for 3 to 5 minutes, until bright green and wilted. Season with a very generous pinch of kosher salt and a few big grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Add the chicken stock, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the greens and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add the cooked bacon to the greens and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning (don't be afraid to be generous with the salt). Serve with hot pepper vinegar on the side.

QUICK SPICY COLLARDS

Steps:

• Add the onions, garlic and olive oil to a medium skillet and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the collard greens, along with the rest of the ingredients, except for the chopped tomatoes, which should be added few minutes before serving. Simmer the collard mixture for 15 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
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SPICY STEWED COLLARDS

Steps:

• Cook 1 sliced red onion in olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until softened, 4 minutes. Add 1 sliced seeded Fresno chile, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, 1 teaspoon each cumin seeds and ground turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon; cook 1 minute. Add 2 bunches sliced collards and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; toss. Add 1 cup water, cover and cook until tender, 15 minutes. Uncover; increase the heat and cook 1 more minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

SPICY COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Rinse greens well and slice in thin strips. Place in saucepan with the stock and basil; cover and cook about 30 minutes, until greens are tender. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet and saute onion and garlic; stir in ginger root and jalapeno pepper. Add collards and stir until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add sesame oil and pepper to taste; stir. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

TANGY 'N' SPICY VEGETARIAN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Clean 3 bunches of collard greens thoroughly by sprinkling with salt, washing and rinsing. Cut greens as desired, then set aside.
• In a large pot, heat 7 cups of water and brown sugar to boiling.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sautee garlic, onion, and both peppers until tender. Add contents of skillet to the water and reduce heat to medium.
• As water continues to boil gently, add liquid smoke, vinegars, bay leaves, thyme, celery salt, black pepper, cheesecloth-bagged coriander, onion powder, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to pot.
• Add all greens to pot, stirring gently to submerge greens into broth.
• Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes.
• Then reduce heat to low and simmer for another 20 minutes.
• Taste the "pot liquor" and add the extra cup of water if desired to reduce the "kick", making your greens more mild and less spicy.
• Serve with sweet cornbread.
• Enjoy!

SCOTT'S SPICY CREAMED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add collard greens, vinegar, and garlic; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, and nutmeg. Let simmer until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

SPICY SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• place all ingredients in a big pot and cover with water.
• simmer on low for at least one hour.
• Drain and serve.

COLLARD GREEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 3 inches of water. Add vinegar and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• While water comes to a boil, remove 4 large leaves from the bunch of collard greens. Lay them flat on a cutting board and trim the stems until even with beginning of leaves. Carefully shave center stems down until leaves lay flat, being careful to not tear them.
• Place leaves in boiling water and cook undisturbed until bright green and wilted, about 30 seconds. Use tongs to carefully transfer leaves to a bowl of ice water; let cool 3 minutes. Remove from ice water and pat dry.
• Lay collard leaves flat on a large cutting board and assemble wraps as follows, dividing ingredients evenly among the 4 leaves. Spread an even layer of hummus on each leaf, leaving a 2-inch border. In the bottom third of each leaf, stack bell pepper, cucumber, onion, artichoke hearts, and arugula. Drizzle with lemon juice.
• Fold the sides of each leaf in towards the center, using your hands to help keep the sides tucked in, and roll, starting from bottom. Slice in half diagonally to serve.

CHERYL'S SPICY COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Combine water, ham hocks, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove ham hocks from the water and discard.
• Add collard greens, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the water. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.