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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Set a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the onion. Saute until onion is lightly browned and softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and gently scrape the browned bits from the bottom.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Add the collard leaves to the pot one handful at a time, stirring to coat in the broth and onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until greens have wilted down, 4-5 minutes.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper and stir into greens. Place the turkey legs in the pot, and cover securely with a lid.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Bake the collards on middle rack of oven until they are very dark green and soft, 75-90 minutes.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Check to see that collards are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Oven-Baked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Remove the turkey legs. Shred the meat and return it to pot, discarding bones and skin. Stir in the butter, and add additional salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
