Big Daddy Jays Collard Greens Food

SOUL FOOD STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• 1. Place a pot over medium heat, add in the turkey tails and cool water, cover with a lid and boil for 1 hr.2. Place the collard greens in a big mixing bowl, add in 1 tbs of salt, and enough water to cover them.3. Scrub the collard greens well, let them soak for 15-20 minutes, then rinse well.4. Remove the stems and chop them up. Keep a cup worth of stems, discard the rest, and chop up the collard greens.5. Once the turkey tail is done and tender, chop it up into small pieces.6. Chop the onions and peppers into small pieces. 7. Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add in the oil, butter, onions, peppers, and stir periodically.8. Sautee for 5 minutes, then stir in the first pound of collard greens.9. After 3 minutes, add in the 2nd pound of collard greens and let them cook for 3 mins or until they wilt and are glossy.10. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the chopped turkey tails, the water from the turkey tails, the broth, and all the condiments and seasonings, then stir well. 11. Cover the greens with a lid and let them simmer for approximately 1 hr or until tender.

BIG B'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth.
• Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.