Tasty Collard Greens

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Would be equally as good with turnip or mustard greens or even kale. *i do the cooking of the smoked turkey leg a day ahead, refrigerate and then skin the congealed fat off the top of the broth. this is our favorite method of cooking greens.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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Saute garlic until light brown.

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Add turkey leg and chicken broth , cover and simmer until turkey leg is tender.

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Remove turkey leg and cool slightly so comfortable to remove and chop meat and return turkey meat to pot.

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Add collard greens and turn heat up to medium-high and let the greens cook down for about 45 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Reduce the heat and season with salt , pepper and red pepper flakes.

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Continue to cook until greens are tender - about 45 to 60 minutes.

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Drain greens and reserve liquid to reheat leftovers.

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I often freeze some of the liquid and use with frozen greens at another time.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, smoked turkey leg, collard greens, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper flakes