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Southern Smoked Turkey And Collard Greens Skillet

Name: Southern Smoked Turkey And Collard Greens Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup cooked smoked turkey drumstick meat, shredded; 1 lb fresh collard greens, chopped, stems removed; 15 oz canned black-eyed peas, rinsed; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 cup halal chicken broth; 2 tbsp apple vinegar

A hearty Southern classic combining tender collard greens, smoky turkey meat, and tender black-eyed peas simmered in a savory broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Potlikker Simmering

Slow-simmering tough leafy greens with smoked meat to produce a flavorful, nutrient-dense broth.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 3: Stir in the shredded smoked turkey meat and chopped collard greens, tossing until greens begin to wilt.

Step 4: Pour in the halal chicken broth and apple vinegar, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover skillet tightly, and simmer for 25 minutes until greens are tender.

Step 6: Stir in rinsed black-eyed peas and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until hot before serving.

Cooking tips

Wash collard greens thoroughly in cold water to remove any grit before chopping.
Adjust apple vinegar at the end of cooking to balance flavor with desired acidity.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by American Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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