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Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey

Savory Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey in 45 Minutes

A quick and delicious recipe for Collard Greens With Smoked Turkey, bringing Southern comfort to your dinner table in just 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Natural Pressure Release Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 1 lb Collard Greens Pre-washed and chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp Butter Salted preferred
  • 1 whole Smoked Turkey Drumstick Primary protein
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Can substitute with Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon (chicken) Enhances broth flavor

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in the pressure cooker. Add one chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Nestle in a smoked turkey drumstick, pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
  3. Carefully pack 1 pound of collard greens on top of the prepared ingredients in the pressure cooker. Push them down gently.
  4. Lock the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  5. After 25 minutes, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes, then switch to quick release.
  6. Remove the lid and take out the smoked turkey drumstick. Shred the meat from the bone after cooling slightly.
  7. Return the shredded turkey to the collard greens, stir to combine. Season with salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar to taste.
  8. Spoon the collard greens into a serving dish with plenty of broth, perfect as a side for any Southern meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, remove tough stems from collard greens. Save leftover pot liquor for future recipes.

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