How to Cook Southern Style Collard Greens - Beginner Friendly Recipe!

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[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

They looked great! I've never made Greens before. You have me thinking now.

[@CoopCanCook]

Smokin' & Grillin' wit AB you definitely should!

[@sleepingdoe2146]

Your greens are about to be better than anyone's greens you have ever tasted, she did a great job explaining the details!!

[@CS48293]

I like your channel as well ab. But coop gives detailed written out recipes 😭

[@horizontoday7874]

Smokin' & Grillin' wit AB how were they?

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Nobody got this comment, lol.

[@jeffreypompey7863]

I low key have been going back to this tutorial every year for the lastv5 years to get a quick brush up. Thank you!

[@horizontoday7874]

Me too lol

[@myssbrownshugga4925]

Lmao SAME HERE!!!!

[@biggestcomplainer]

Says it’s only 3yrs old though 🤔

[@isabellamorgan7026]

@@biggestcomplainer Now that would make sense 😂🤣😂🤭

[@karenpayne7842]

Girl I cooked these greens today and my husband was cussing with every bite 😋 glad I ran across your KZbin

[@karenpayne7842]

@@mikejimenez6470 I'm from VA, but I've never cooked greens before. That was my first time. But yea my aunties get down cooking them but I do believe these are better 😌

[@ceeaz1633]

I’m dead I’m bout to make this 💯

[@kdrizzy2012]

That's how you know it's good. If you get a "gahhhh damn!" After the first bite, that's a mission succes

[@racingthoughts1202]

…I love this comment, lol ❤️

[@ChanteBri]

Did you add sugar or no?

[@Aycstail]

“Y’all know how to roll...hehe” lmaooo

[@CoopCanCook]

☺️

[@miaj8296]

Same i laughed out she is cute lol

[@luisortiz1436]

I laughed my ass off. Lmao

[@Enthusiast429]

Yes. Soon as she said that I was like... ***NEW SUBSCRIBER***

[@LB-sk3vl]

Just got finished rolling 😎 and now I'm a work on these collards lol

[@slowjamking619]

I love how short and accurate she made this video and how easy the whole process was. So simple to make! Subscribed!

[@amberlopez5773]

Yes so true

[@davidbetsey2437]

The video maybe short, but the greens couldnt be compared to the old fashioned way of cooking.I Im sorry, I forgot ur schedule could only include hair, nails & facials & what not & that's ur whole day, then it's time to bathe & go to bed. Oh, u poor baby, how exhausting. Get up & start all over again, only to add shopping to the list.

[@sammiesammie1074]

@@davidbetsey2437 your going so hard when the person that made the comment in the first place was a MAN. Please go get some HELP mad miserable under a COOKING video🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamminjr7856]

As a Southern boy living in NH, I just about had a tear in my eye watching you make these greens!! Brought back some great childhood memories of hot kitchens and wonderful smells

[@neakjones]

Thanksgiving greens 2022 on you this year

[@sekereterra]

Thank you for telling me WHY to everything. I hate to just do what the cook say do. I want to know WHY things need to be done a certain way.

[@CoopCanCook]

sekereterra I try to explain it all lol

[@sleepingdoe2146]

Yeah, this was the best I have seen.

[@megank3358]

Yesss!!

[@kaydee1980]

Thank you! Im 40 years old from the south and could never get greens right. Thanks to your video, I made a bomb ass pot for Christmas! Thank you!!

[@ladymb4237]

Similar way I cook my greens 🥬 except what I like to do is prepare the broth the night before by cooking the meat until it fall off the bone then the next day use the broth and poor it into a crock pot and put it on low for a few hours I use basic onion powder garlic powder and black pepper a dash of white pepper and Goya vegetable seasoning very tasty

[@Noclevername54]

I do mines like you described also lady m b. Good tip! Nice video

[@twanjr]

My mom put me on to that Goya vegetable seasoning in the greens

[@horizontoday7874]

Lady M B How many hrs should I boil the greens in the pot?

[@tiffanyflynn7612]

@@horizontoday7874 until they're tender but not mushy

[@melanier7309]

@@Noclevername54 mines?

[@Food4Taught]

It's that time of year again. Girl!!! I love you for this ! Been holding me down for 3 years strong

[@irishman4671]

I've never made greens, but live in Raleigh and eat them like there's no tomorrow. I'm going to try this recipe. Thanks!

[@johnwade7692]

Old Mississippi boy...living in Missouri here. Some kinda good those are. ONLY thing I do different is add about 2-3 table spoons of hot sauce to the season water in the beginning with the neat. And now....one more subscriber!!!!!! I'm hungry now!!!!!

[@kaylenl9720]

Thank you for the clear & simple directions! Making greens for the first time for my man for Father’s Day 🥰❤️

[@isabellerozycki2936]

I love soul food. I always wanted to prepare a whole soul food meal at home. Thank you for the recipe girl! ❤️

[@jasminemoore8601]

You been and still are the ONLYYY youtuber I get recipes from lol even after all these years I just go to your page or website and look up whatever I wanna cook , BOOM LOVE ME SUM COOP 💓

[@tamikeaton7465]

Great video!! Just how my mom showed me how wash and cook greens when I was a little girl.❤️

[@charmaineespeut4627]

This is the closest recipe to my grandma's! Can't wait to try this!

[@iyanarichardson1681]

Thank you so much for this recipe! This is my first Thanksgiving that I will be cooking for my boyfriend and me. We moved away from home, so I have to come hard! I'm so excited to try this recipe out!

[@Valentinathevamp]

I ALWAYS wonder WHY people don’t rinse the collard leaves prior to cutting them. It’s much easier to clean/rinse when the leaves are whole. Looks good.

[@MsLana-l6u]

vaphillips interesting, and come to think of it I’ve never seen anyone not even my mama do it that way 😂

[@Noclevername54]

Lol good tip! I never thought of that either.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

vaphillips, that's the way my Mama taught me, many years ago. Plus, I give my sink a little extra cleaning, then use it to wash the greens, any greens, without using separate bowls. Fill one side with cold water. Wash the whole leaves. Fill the other side with cold water, while the first side is soaking a bit. Swish the greens around, lift a handfull & let drip. Put in the 2nd side of the sink. Drain the first side. Fill with fresh cold water. Using the same method, return the leaves to the 1st side. Repeat as often as is necessary for the greens. More for homegrown/picked and less for commercially available fresh greens. Last pass, toss the wet greens into the empty sink bowl (with strainer in place but not secured) to let them drain.Toss around a bit. In a few minutes they're ready to be processed for the pot. Bonus: More of the nutrition stays in the un-cut greens during the cleaning process. That green colored water is NUTRITION leaking out of all those cut/torn edges!!! Very little, if any green tinge in the water when cleaning whole leaves.

[@blase410]

Cleaning the whole leaf before cutting them is the way my mother did it, and is the way I do it. We cleaned each leaf, front and back, by hand to make sure that there are no bugs, animal droppings, dirt, or worms. Believe you me, I have seen my share of worms and bugs that have made me jump out of my skin. People, please clean the leaves one by one with running water and a paper or cloth towel. After you have cleaned them that way, then roll up several leaves together and cut.

[@alisadm]

EXACTLY what I was gon' say! I didn't know NOT cleaning the whole leaf was even a thing, lol!

[@worldnotworld]

You have nailed it, good Coop Can Cook, capturing all the essentials! This has since been the basis for all kinds of variations that I could have guessed at for years but which cam naturally after cooking it your way. Thanks!

[@dashawnwilliams5047]

“Y’all know how to roll. Hehe!” I’m dying 😂😂😂

[@Dee-Hendricks]

I bet your notifications blow up every year around this time lol 😂

[@timesqu3798]

I use her video for Thanksgiving

[@er7445]

Love these green! Made them last year and they turned out delicious! Thank you, very much, for such an easy recipe!

[@ZestyZinny]

Looks delicious. one of my favorite veggies. I will be trying this method in my kitchen!!! Thanks Coop!

[@habibahahmad9317]

God's Willing I will try yr recipe for thanksgiving dinner.

[@strifeup2]

I legit have been coming here forbthe past 4 years. Every Thanksgiving I gotta re-learn the process and so you know, people always say, this is the best greens I've had. So thank you!! Stay blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! 😊

[@smoothguy1993]

you is off the chain in the kitchen forreal. keep it going that's how it goes down God bless....

[@dawsonmanager3382]

I just cooked me a big pot of them today, I used smoked ham hocks instead of turkey but, you know what? Your pot is exactly like mine, which belonged to my mother. Sure was good, thanks, honey.

[@deeboii8052]

Came out so good. My family loved it. ❤️

[@IndyGuy65]

So glad I found your channel and recipe for collard greens. I have not made greens in years but your recipe made it come back to me. I know I will have great collard greens for Thanksgiving!

[@shanethedirector]

“Y’all know how to roll” 💀💀

[@CoopCanCook]

Catelin D 😉

[@trulight9]

That part.....😎

[@skhan9277]

I loved the chuckles after she said it

[@horizontoday7874]

Catelin D chiiiiiile lol

[@clbrewdad]

Oh my goodness ma'am, these look amazing and I will definitely be making this! Thank you for sharing!

[@MsMichelleBollman]

I made these last year, the first time I have ever made collards, they were incredible!!! Thank you.

[@bobsurman3212]

Thank you for the video my greens came out great! Even my mom approved witch we all know is a milestone in its self!!

[@danielfigueroa8602]

This was absolutly delicious! I added canned pinto beans, baked chicken and mac and cheese and my picky wife loved it!

[@sandym.1829]

I’m Mexican and I’ve only tried this ONCE. I’m so glad that this recipe isn’t complicated lol. Can’t wait to try! Thank you for sharing 😊❤️

[@Kathy-tv6vz]

Using your instructions, I cooked collards for the first time . Thanks, they were delicious.😀😋

[@garyd6441]

I've never tried cooking collards before, but after watching your video..Im making it tonight! Lol

[@CoopCanCook]

Yay!!

[@ErykahStarks]

I have never in my 41 years made Greens 🥬 before but I was nominated by my family to cook them for Christmas, this recipe is the bomb! They cleaned the pot! I did tweak it a little by adding chicken broth & butter 🧈Thanks so much sis!

[@veneciahunter2095]

Made these for thanksgiving yesterday and it was a home run!!! Thank you

[@amyamy1097]

I just love you! Love your food,the way you cook it and the way you love your food too.

[@newbiegarden]

Wow, that was easy and I'm for sure gonna give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShortyDooWhop]

I just used this to prepare and cook my greens for the first time...i loved this tutorial. It was sweet n simple and to the point. Great job. I subscribed and am looking for more recipes

[@kevyo5381]

I am looking forward to some more of your great cooking recipes, this is the kind of cooking I grew up on an I miss it verymich

[@leaheskimo7312]

I'll be following this recipe for my Christmas Dinner. Thanks for sharing!

[@love718ful]

I’ve made these greens 3 years in a row, including right now as I type this. Thank you!

[@MsDamita01]

YAAAAAS, YAAAAAAS!!! You do Louisiana PROUD💗💗💗 Your #1 Sista Girl Cookie

[@tajarijones]

RIGHT

[@nv_chino]

120 people don’t know how to roll lol.. from Houston Texas love southern food Just finished video I enjoyed it and you dam right when you said “man let’s get the cornbread” straight up lol o

[@az520wildcat]

Girl you did that!!! Thank you, I needed this, that's how you make greens!

[@dakotamoone1959]

Thank you thank you for making this video. I had real southern greens over 20 years ago and i've been looking for how to make it yummer. so good. thank you were having this for thanksgiving and christmas!

[@mygeorge1951]

I'm going to make these for our Christmas dinner tonight! Feliz Navidad and gracias! 🎄

[@cugrngneer]

This looks delicious! And I have a tip to share a for cleaning greens. Wash whole leaves before cutting. It's easier to wash off the entire surface and you don't spread micro stuff from dirty surface and contaminate the fresh cut flesh of the leaf.

[@rx9550]

Going to try this for thanksgiving this year, thank you ❤️💫

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Re,Indy me of my first colored greens I had in Georgia,when I was younger there working, this recipe looks amazing with the smoked turkey meat, thanks for sharing this recipe ❤️

[@bigjohnson721]

Made it for thanksgiving today and it came out bussing🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rowenawilliford6830]

My first time making greens and I love your video you made it so easy for first timers like me Thank you❤️

[@sweetscorpionkiss]

Thank you so much for refreshing my mind on how to cook these

[@AaallyAbb]

Thank you for this video! I had never eaten nor cooked with collard greens before, so I appreciated how easy this was to follow. So delicious! Smoked turkey neck is also my new favorite 🤣

[@shellyzbadd]

I actually made my collard greens just like this , thanks girl

[@crystal6770]

I’m back! I used this recipe three years ago and it was so good. I’m back again to make it this 2022 Thanksgiving. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to all 🍁

[@crystal6770]

2022 I used kale instead of the collards only cause the store was out. It was just as good. Here again in 2023 and I’ll be using this same recipe.

[@nikominot]

I love listening to you!! You sound like enjoy cooking. I will be trying this for Thanksgiving. Thank you!

[@nicolemartin-davenport9334]

Thank you for making this video ❣️very informative, straight & to the point...I'm cooking my greens like this for Easter, Happy Sunday & have a Blessed Easter 🙏🏽🐣 🐇

[@EnjoyASMRNow]

I tried your recipe and the family likes them a lot. Thanks!

[@tonyjones2732]

Coop my fellow Creole !! Sis you taught me how to cook greens !! Thanks !! My family absolutely loves them !!

[@bkanthem6201]

my family is from Kingstree, SC so i appreciate this video

[@thadvanness9409]

I love greens and pot liquor . I have never made them so I got broken in with your recipe . Its outstanding and will for sure make it again !!

[@treasuresfromjoneshealthan3245]

Excellent recipe on cooking fresh collard greens southern style. I’m in the middle of cooking some greens right now and I got some great tips from this video. Thanks so much. You have a wonderful channel. Thanks for sharing your great recipes. Have a wonderful Sunday and stay safe and healthy😍❤️

[@mozaikgem]

Thank you. Making some for my mom today! Happy Mother's Day 🌹

[@marquisevans2201]

Thank you for sharing. I followed your preparation to the letter. Turned out finger licking, hip slapping, GOOD! 😁😁

[@Moola915]

this is the only recipe I use it’s perfect taste just how my family makes it!😋thank you!

[@xray4death]

Making this right now!! Thanks for the video, Happy Holidays friend!!

[@gaylek145]

I appreciated this, I've never cooked greens and I like your style. Nice and easy !!

[@GrimmRippers]

I just finished making the best collard, mustards and turnip greens yet! Thanks for the recipe.

[@godswarrior2952]

I made these a few years ago for the first time using this recipe and it was AWESOME!

[@arixxx7958]

Thank you soo much! I love to cook, I’ve created lots of yummy dishes and I’m from the South but can you believe I’ve never cooked collards?? 😜 Your instructions were great and made it so easy! Whoop-whoop!

[@MarieA1]

I followed this recipe to a t and omg they’re delicious thanks my New Orleans girl coop can surely cook. Most of my New Orleanians are good cooks💁🏽‍♀️

[@bennycortez-martinez7840]

Looks really good and the plating makes it more appetizing

[@cierrawilliams2966]

I loveeee greens just never knew how to cook em. Thanks for the video!!❤️❤️❤️

[@diamondbrown3099]

This was the best explanation I love it can’t wait to try!

[@donnacarr3204]

I'm definitely using your recipe for my first time making this on thanksgiving!

[@pebblesgibbs6505]

yes love me some southern collard i like the,way u did them thank you i used your recipes it was delicious!!!! 😍😍😍❤❤😋😋

[@z3ro069]

Awesome video and you make it look so easy! Gonna try this someday soon. Thank you!

[@annmariegillaspie5016]

I myself have never made collard greens but love them and just found your video and making them now thank you so much for sharing them can't wait to eat them 👍

[@ruthpresutti4472]

I just made this. Sooo good! Thx

[@marquisevans2201]

Very simplistic. You walked me through, step by step. Headed to my grocery store and get my collard greens.

[@oliviatallchief9779]

I'm so happy I found your channel!!! This is great!

[@nataliegaston9647]

Looks so delicious thanks for sharing your recipe! 💕💕💕

[@giggles2302]

Looks amazing, must try this! I even went to the website, copied/pasted the recipe, and saved it in my "RECIPES" folder. Looking forward to this, thank you for posting. :)

[@lashondafields2352]

I've used your recipe several times. I personally don't eat greens, but my husband and kids love them. Thanks so much..always comes out good. My pot of greens are on the stove as we speak...

[@sagiibee11]

Thank you for the recipe easy and straight to the point.

[@stacilusk2857]

Yaaasss!!! 👌🏼 just like grandmama makes em!

[@tomwilliams6098]

5th video i started but the only I finished - wonderful, complete presentation - great job

[@memoryb0x]

I could listen to you talk all day girl. Love your videos. Did my greens your way, and I ain’t going back! Love your recipe.

[@RH-sb5co]

Very nice. Thank you for suggesting options.

[@Cheer95Chica]

You make your greens just how my dad does!!! Now I don’t need to call him and annoy him for the recipe 😂

[@mefreakshow1]

Awesome! Thank you for a quick and easy make.

[@abhckstll95]

Back this year to learn and cook collards for the first time 😭 tysm for this!!!

[@lala40121]

I made these yesterday for Thanksgiving 2021 and ma'am, THANK YOU!! I used smoked turkey wings and instead of water used chicken broth. My crush said "I can eat this by itself don't need nothing else on the plate" lol I did add sugar to cut the bitterness of my greens. My new go to recipe!!

[@nataliek6555]

YES!!! THAT looks so freaking good!!! I never knew you could pre make the stock from turkey bones like that. I always make collards when I make a ham. But, I semi butcher part of the ham in the back & use it as my seasoning meat & throw it in the pot with my greens to cook together. (& I use a can or two of chicken broth when i need to replenish the liquid as they cook down) ~ but Lady, YOU can dang well out cook me so my hat is off to you. 🎩 awesome job

[@renegrace1]

Excellent video! Straight to the point. Thanks.