Collard Greens With Garlic And Sippets Food

COLLARD GREENS WITH GARLIC AND SIPPETS

Steps:

• Place 3 quarts water in a large stockpot; bring to a rolling boil over high, and add 1 tablespoon of the salt. Add collard greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender but still have a fresh green color, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; return greens to stockpot.
• While greens cook, heat oil in a medium-size heavy skillet over medium. Add 1 garlic slice to oil. Once it sizzles, add remaining garlic slices. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly and evenly browned and aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer garlic to a plate using a slotted spoon, and set aside; reserve garlic-infused oil in skillet.
• Heat garlic-infused oil over medium-high. Add 1 bread piece to oil; once bread sizzles, add remaining bread in a single layer. (If needed, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.) Cook, undisturbed, until golden and crisp on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn bread pieces. Cook, undisturbed, until just golden brown on other side, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bread to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat process with remaining bread.
• To serve, pour warm garlic-infused oil over greens in stockpot; toss to coat. Add vinegar, pepper, half of the reserved garlic slices (reserve the remaining slices for another use), bread pieces, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; toss gently. Transfer to a serving platter; serve warm.

SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Prepare the collard greens bath by filling your kitchen sink with cool water and adding vinegar and salt.
• Remove the collard greens from the steams by folding them in half lengthwise and pulling the leaf away from the stem. (discard the stem or see note below on how to cook them)
• Place the collard greens into the prepared water bath and swish them around several times, scrubbing them to help loosen up any dirt.
• Let the collard greens soak for 15-20 minutes, giving them a scrub midway. Drain the water and refill with plain water and allow the greens to soak again if needed. Repeat as many times as needed until the water is free from any dirt or grit. After the final soak, drain the water. Next, rinse and scrub each leaf front and back with cool water to ensure they are squeaky clean.
• Tear the greens into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
• In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and saute until tender.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is fragrant.
• Pour in the broth and add the turkey leg. Bring to a boil.
• Add collard greens and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and cook collard for 1 hour (or longer depending on your desired tenderness), stirring regularly.
• Once done, stir and then taste the broth and the greens. (add a little water if the broth is too bold for your liking)
• Stir in vinegar and smoked salt, and black pepper if desired.
• Serve collard greens with pieces of the smoked turkey leg and hot sauce if desired.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in collardgreens and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add water, and steam,covered, until greens are just tender and water evaporates, about 10 minutes. If greens are ready but there is still water in the pan, raise heat to medium-high, and cook, uncovered, until completely evaporated.