collard greens

how do u cook them straight out of a garden?

Wash them really good. Put them in a large pan of boiling water. After they have cooked about 15-20 min pour out the water, it will be really green. Put new water in there and bring back to a boil and continue to cook until tender. Add bacon slices or country ham pieces for flavoring.

the true secret to collard greens is to cook them real slow, and I always sprinkle a little sugar on them before cooking..........and like buffalo13 said, season with bacon, country ham or the more common standard, a smoked ham hock

I like to boil them in chicken broth instead of water.
gives them a much richer flavor
or half water half broth.

and not bland like cooking in water.

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Originally Posted by fishinRod

the true secret to collard greens is to cook them real slow, and I always sprinkle a little sugar on them before cooking..........and like buffalo13 said, season with bacon, country ham or the more common standard, a smoked ham hock

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This is the recipe my Grandmother whom was born, raised and lived in South GA. her entire life... All that I would add to the pot is crushed red pepper... Don't forget the pepper sauce on the table... Two things I would like to add, Remove the heavy stalks fron the greens and if you can.. Cook them outside in a washtub cause they will stink up the house otherwise!!

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Originally Posted by JusFshn

This is the recipe my Grandmother whom was born, raised and lived in South GA. her entire life... All that I would add to the pot is crushed red pepper... Don't forget the pepper sauce on the table... Two things I would like to add, Remove the heavy stalks fron the greens and if you can.. Cook them outside in a washtub cause they will stink up the house otherwise!!

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yep thats just how i do it,,and always take out the stalk. they also go great with cheeses grits,fried taters, hush puppies and fried crappie!!:D:D:D