Paula Deens Collard Greens Food

CLASSIC COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until onion is softened. Add collards in batches, stirring until wilted after each addition. Add turkey leg and next 3 ingredients; cover and cook for 25 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in vinegar.

PAULA DEEN'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• To make the House Seasoning, mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, House Seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.
• Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don't need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices. Place greens in pot with meat and add butter. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve with favorite dish as a side.

SHORT-CUT COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch strips. Place the greens into a large, microwave-safe bowl with the water and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, preheat a large skillet and cook the bacon for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the pan, chop, and set aside. Add the oil and onion to the pan and cook until onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Add the collard greens and stir in the vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the chopped bacon to the pan, and season with salt.

COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.
• Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don't need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices. Place greens in pot with meat and. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust seasoning. Then, add the butter.
• Serve with favorite dish as a side.