Nourishing Greens is a cozy, soul-warming dish made by slowly simmering smoked turkey with broth, vinegar, spices, and plenty of tender collard greens. The long simmer creates a rich, savory cooking broth, while the sautéed garlic and greens add a fresh, comforting flavor. This simple, hearty dish is perfect for sharing at family gatherings and fits beautifully into Kwanzaa celebrations, where food, community, and cultural tradition come together.
Ingredients
Smoked_Turkey
- 1 pack (wings, legs, neck)*
Vegetable_Broth
- 3 quarts (no salt)
Apple_Cider_Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons
Red_Pepper_Flakes
- to taste
Turbinado_Sugar
- 1-2 pinches
Black_Pepper
- to taste
Avocado_Oil
- 1 Tablespoon
Garlic
- 4 cloves, minced
Collard_Greens
- 4 bushels, washed
Salt
- to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Combine 1 pack of smoked turkey, 3 quarts of vegetable broth, 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, black pepper (to taste), red pepper flakes (to taste) in a pot. Heat to a simmer and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed.
Step 2
Add 1-2 pinches of turbinado sugar, taste again and adjust as needed.
Step 3
Let it simmer 2-3 hours, or 20-30 minutes in an Instant Pot, until the turkey is falling off the bone.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil and sauté 4 cloves of minced garlic until golden. Add 4 bushels of sliced collard greens and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add meat and broth to the pan and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes. Reserve and enjoy the remaining broth (referred to as pot liquor).
Notes
*For a vegetarian version substitute mushrooms