Billy’s Favorite Smoky Collard Greens

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Description

Here’s a great way to get a smoky flavor in your greens without using ham hocks. This recipe will work with any type of greens, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 pounds collard greens – rinsed, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Saute onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Place chopped collard greens in pot
  2. and add water to cover. Stir in brown sugar
  3. molasses and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil
  4. reduce heat
  5. and simmer 30 to 40 minutes
  6. or until greens are tender.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 6

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