Black Culinary Excellence: Collard Greens Edition🥬

🥬 Black Culinary Excellence: Collard Greens Edition ✊🏾🔥

Collard greens are more than just a side dish—they’re a legacy. Passed down through generations, these greens are packed with flavor, history, and soul. Whether you love them with smoked turkey 🍗 or spice them up your own way, there’s nothing like a pot of perfectly simmered greens.

So let’s celebrate the tradition, the flavors, and the hands that keep these recipes alive. Who else grew up with a big pot of greens on the stove? 🖤

🔥 Try this ChefMade Collard Greens Recipe!

Ingredients:

✅ 2 bunches fresh collard greens, washed & chopped

✅ 1 smoked turkey leg or 2 smoked turkey wings 🍗

✅ 6 cups chicken broth or water

✅ 1 large onion, chopped 🧅

✅ 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

✅ 1 teaspoon CMX Complete Seasoning

✅ 1 teaspoon CMX Garlic Sage Seasoning

✅ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

✅ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

✅ 1 tablespoon sugar (balances flavors)

✅ Salt & black pepper to taste

✅ 1 tablespoon butter or a drizzle of olive oil

Instructions:

1️⃣ In a large pot, add the smoked turkey and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.

2️⃣ Add the chopped onions, garlic, CMX Complete Seasoning, CMX Garlic Sage Seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.

3️⃣ Add the collard greens in batches, letting them wilt before adding more.

4️⃣ Stir in apple cider vinegar, sugar, and butter (or olive oil). Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until tender.

5️⃣ Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with cornbread! 🥖🔥

Who’s making a pot of greens today? Drop a 🥬 in the comments!

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