Mamas Collards Recipes

GRANDMA'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Cook onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes and cook and stir until brown sugar has completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add 1/2 of the collard greens, reduce heat to medium, and cook until greens are slightly wilted, about 10 minutes. Add remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MS. WINKY'S COLLARD GREEN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Cut 25 wonton wrappers in half diagonally. Deep-fry until they are light and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Make the dip: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour to make roux. Cook, whisking until smooth, beige in color and bubbling around the edges of the pan, then pour in milk and continue whisking until fully combined with no lumps. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and let the sauce thicken a little.
• Add the salt and cayenne pepper and whisk to combine. Stir in cooked collard greens.
• Gradually add cheeses and keep stirring until all ingredients are incorporated.
• Remove from heat and enjoy right away. Place chips on a plate and pour dip over the top. Add a dollop of salsa and sour cream.

MOMMA'S HOMEGROWN COLLARDS

Steps:

• Cut the collards into 1- to 2-inch pieces, wash them in warm to hot water at least 2 or 3 times, then leave them in warm water until needed. Place all the meat in a large pot, 2/3 filled with water, cover then boil 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drain the water and refill the pot; then cover and boil the meat again for about 1 hour.
• Drain the collards; add them to the cooked meat and stock, along with the onion, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the whole potful for another 30 to 45 minutes. Some people like greens cooked less, so they're chewy. The longer you cook them, the more tender they get. Serve alone, over rice, grits or potatoes, or as a side dish.

BIG MAMA'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Boil turkey pieces in chicken broth for 15-20 min. to soften turkey meat. Add onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, and sugar. Boil for another 5 minutes.
• Add cleaned and cut collard greens and 2 cups of water. Lower heat to low/medium and cook for about 2 hours or until greens are very dark colored.

SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
• Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.

MAMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in large boiler or stock pot.
• Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.