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I'm 8 days older than water but never ate collard greens before; how to cook?

I'm 8 days older than water but never ate collard greens before; how to cook?

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Old 07-04-2011, 05:30 PM
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You can cook them just like you cook turnip greens... same with mustard greens. Sounds good, and don't forget the cornbread!
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Old 07-04-2011, 06:05 PM
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A true southerner eats their greens straight,the only thing I add to my greens is a slice or two of smoked bacon and salt,weather it is turnip or collards
happy eating,I love my greens d.swindle
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:04 PM
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I cut out the stems, all the way down the leaf. Then slice oh maybe 6 cloves of garlic, saute that lightly (don't get too brown, then add the greens a handful or so at a time and wilt down, just keep adding another handful after they wilt down. YUMMY
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Old 07-07-2011, 08:52 AM
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I grew some a couple of years ago after having traveled in the South. I'm not a "greens" lover, but those were fabulous. This recipe came very close to what I had in a restaurant. They are easy to grow, and if you let them go to seed, you'll have enough seed for years!

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Old 07-08-2011, 11:13 AM
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Yes, Poke greens need to be boiled and the water poured off at least two times. I like to cook mine with bacon grease for a looooong time. Usually add a pkg of frozen turnip greens or spinich to the first picking because it's not a lot at first.
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by greaterexp
I grew some a couple of years ago after having traveled in the South. I'm not a "greens" lover, but those were fabulous. This recipe came very close to what I had in a restaurant. They are easy to grow, and if you let them go to seed, you'll have enough seed for years!
I have lots and lots of collard seeds. Will be glad to share.
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:24 PM
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We love collards. I cook some fat back, add the cleaned and cut up greens and about a tablespoon of brown sugar. Cover with boiling water and cook till tender.
We like them with beans or blackeyed peas , sliced tomato and cornbread......yum!! :thumbup: :D :thumbup:
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The perfect recipe! I add a bit of vinegar and nutmeg.
Originally Posted by Ditter43
We love collards. I cook some fat back, add the cleaned and cut up greens and about a tablespoon of brown sugar. Cover with boiling water and cook till tender.
We like them with beans or blackeyed peas , sliced tomato and cornbread......yum!! :thumbup: :D :thumbup:
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