Perfectly Sauteed Collard Greens Food

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Wash greens thoroughly, making sure all dirt and grit have been removed.
• In a large saucepan, place collards in hot water for 3 minutes, remove and drain.
• In a large skillet, melt butter, then add onions and crushed red pepper flakes, saute.
• Once onions are tender, add collard greens and chicken stock to the pan.
• Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Test a piece of the greens -- if you want yours more tender, cook longer, adding more stock or water to keep them from burning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• To prepare the greens: cut away the tough stalks and stems from the collards and discard any leaves that are bruised or yellow. Fill the sink with water and salt, the salt helps to remove any impurities. Wash the collards thoroughly to remove the grit, 2 or 3 times, until the water runs clear. Dry thoroughly. Stack up several leaves and roll up lengthwise in a bundle, cut them into 1-inch ribbons. Repeat until all the leaves are shredded.
• Heat a large deep skillet over medium flame and coat with the oil. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the greens and toss well with the oil and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the greens are wilted and tender; take care not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PERFECTLY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Collard greens: In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the collard greens, beer, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted and tender, and the beer is slightly reduced, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.

SAUTéED COLLARD GREENS WITH SLAB BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large wide pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Add onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add collard greens. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 8 minutes. Add vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is almost evaporated, 5-7 minutes. Stir in sugar and 6 cups water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until collard greens are tender, about 1 hour. Transfer to a platter and season with salt.
• Do ahead
• Collard greens can be cooked 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Warm in a covered large wide pot with 1-2 Tbsp. water over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes, just before serving.

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.

SAUTEED COLLARDS

Steps:

• Rinse collards well and shake off excess water. Cut off bottom two inches of stems. Coarsely chop the rest.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet, add the garlic and saute until lightly browned. Stir in the collards and cook, stirring until the collards have wilted. Stir in the vinegar and pepper and season to taste with salt. Serve as a side dish.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Stack several collard leaf halves and roll up tightly into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into very thin slices (no wider than 1/8 inch). Roll and slice remaining leaves in same manner.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté collards, tossing with tongs, just until bright green, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.