Lil Momma Collard Greens 

 

Lil Momma’s Collard Greens

 

Ingredients

2 tbsp Lil Momma’s Southern Blend

6 lbs Fresh Collard Greens

2 tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic

2 tsp Ground Mustard

½ Cup Olive Oil 

1 Finely Chopped Medium Red Pepper

1 tbsp Sazon 

1 32 oz Vegetable Broth (Low Sodium)

1 tbsp Vinegar 

 

  STEP 1

In a large pot, add vegetable broth, olive oil, red pepper to a boil on low fire for 15 minutes later adding  the remaining ingredients. 

 

STEP 2

 I would suggest removing the stems from the collards. The stems are known to delay the tenderness process. Next you want to clean them properly, add 1 cup distilled vinegar and ½ cup of salt to a clean sink, submerge the collards in the water and constantly swish to agitate the dirt, soak in the sink for 30-40 minutes. Drain the water thoroughly, and rinse twice afterwards. Scrub each leaf front and back several times to leave your collards squeaky clean. 

 

Step 3

Put 10-15 evenly pieces and roll them up lengthwise tightly, using a sharp knife cut from top to bottom vertically and horizontally (into four pieces) cutting into small bite size sections. Add collard greens to simmering seasoned water. Cover and remain on low to simmer, check in every 30-45 minutes until they have reached your desired texture. Don’t forget to add or subtract any ingredients to satisfy your taste buds.

 

I love to indulge in some well seasoned collard greens. Also, I always cook my greens for a few hours on a low fire for 1-2 hours. I check them for tenderness and taste every 20 to 30 mins. Please note, that the longer you cook them, the more tender and tastier they will be.