Big Mamas Collard Greens Recipes

BIG B'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth.
• Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.

SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by pulling and tearing greens away from stems. Take a hand full of greens, roll them up and cut the rolls horizontally into small pieces. We personally remove the stems but this is a personal decision.
• Next, add greens to empty clean sink and wash them removing all grit, sand and debris thoroughly with cold water until water becomes clear.
• Next rinse the ham hock very well then add to a large pot along with enough water to fully submerge the ham hock then cover with a lid. Cook over medium high heat for about 45 minutes or until ham hock is near being tender.
• Once ham hock is almost tender, add greens and about 4-5 additional cups of water or enough to just barely cover greens to the pot. This will become your pot likker.
• Add along the rest of the ingredients to the pot and cook while covered for at least 2 hours or until completely tender. Most water should have evaporated by this point just having enough to barely cover the greens.

BIG MAMA'S COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Boil turkey pieces in chicken broth for 15-20 min. to soften turkey meat. Add onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, and sugar. Boil for another 5 minutes.
• Add cleaned and cut collard greens and 2 cups of water. Lower heat to low/medium and cook for about 2 hours or until greens are very dark colored.

MS. WINKY'S COLLARD GREEN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Cut 25 wonton wrappers in half diagonally. Deep-fry until they are light and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Make the dip: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour to make roux. Cook, whisking until smooth, beige in color and bubbling around the edges of the pan, then pour in milk and continue whisking until fully combined with no lumps. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and let the sauce thicken a little.
• Add the salt and cayenne pepper and whisk to combine. Stir in cooked collard greens.
• Gradually add cheeses and keep stirring until all ingredients are incorporated.
• Remove from heat and enjoy right away. Place chips on a plate and pour dip over the top. Add a dollop of salsa and sour cream.