Things You'll Need:
- Collard Greens
- Smoked Turkey Wings
- Natures Seasoning
- Huge and Deep Pot
- Water
- Knife
- Sink
- Cutting Board
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Step 1
Everyone loves good collard greens, therefore, one has to know first how to clean them off the correct way. After purchasing a nice bunch or two, cut or pluck off the leaves at the stem individually. Place all of the leaves in a cleaned kitchen sink full of water. Swish them around as to collectively let them soak and have the dirt fall off. Next, individually clean each one, inspecting it closely as there may be small bugs or dirt on the leaves. Allow the water to run on them and rub them very good, careful not to rip them.
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Step 2
Once the cleaning is done to all the collard leaves, they should already be separated by the stem. Therefore, go ahead and get your knife and cutting board, and one at a time, carve the thick portions of the stem out and away from the leaf. This is done by running the tip of the knife down the center of the leaf on each side of the stem. Do this to all the leaves.
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Step 3
Third, gather up the collard leaves, placing the largest leaves at the bottom and the smaller to the smallest on top. They should be stacked in this order only. Roll them up. The smaller greens will be rolled into the larger leaves.
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Step 4
Fourth, again, hold the knife in one hand, and hold the rolled collards together with the other hand. The collards will be on the cutting board. Starting at one end, begin to slice the leaves until reaching the other end. This will take multiple strokes as the leaves will be in small, thin strands making it easier for cooking.
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Step 5
When the collards are cut, they are ready to be placed into the pot. Layer the bottom of the deep pot with water, enough to cover your thumb as the purpose is to steam the greens not soak them again. Cook on medium heat and cover. Take a two handfulls of greens and place them in the pot along with some meat, in this case, a smoked turkey wing but you could use cooked ham, some even use fat back. This is all a personal preference. Season with Nature's Seasoning to taste.
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Step 6
Continue to gather and place the collards in the pot, flipping them over time and time again so all can cook correctly. The collards will be very limp and chewable when done. Remember to season to your liking, and then they are ready to serve.
Comments
gatunibi said
on 2/24/2009 I love greens!I am always looking for new tips to cook them right!Thanks!5*
MyJB said
on 2/17/2009 Your listening of the steps in cooking and cleaning collards is very thorough. 5*