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NADIEB’S SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS

4 bushes fresh The cleaning process, tear the
collard greens leafy part of the collards from the
stems.
½ lb. smoked meat
of choice Submerge the greens in clean
cool water add ¼ cup of salt (this
Ham pieces (optional)
will help to remove any dirt or
2 cups onions bugs from your greens)
½ cup brown sugar Remove from the water and rinse
3 oz. Cajun seasoning thoroughly. Set greens aside to
drain.
2 oz. garlic powder
1 oz. onion powder Place pot on stove under medium
heat and add ½ cup vegetable oil.
¼ cup table salt
Once oil is heated add 2 cups chopped white onions.
½ cup vegetable oil
Sauté the onions then add ½ cup brown sugar, once onions start to caramelize add ham and smoke meat
of choice. Continue to sauté on medium fire for 15 mins.

Now it’s time to add the collard greens. Start by filling the pot with greens. Once full season with half of
your Cajun seasoning, half of your garlic powder, half of your onion powder, and ½ can of chicken broth.
Place lid on so that greens can stem/cook down.

Once greens have cooked down, add the rest of the greens and remaining seasonings. Other half of chicken
broth is optional.

Reduce Heat to low and let greens simmer for 35-40 mins stirring occasionally. Once collards are tender
to your liking turn off let cool and enjoy!

Courtesy of NadieB’s Taste of HomeAh

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