The BEST Collard Greens EVER! | Southern Style Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Growing up, I ate A LOT of Collard Greens. I remember eating them out of the can as a kid (Glory had the best canned greens back then lol). Today, I'm showing you guys how to take this classic the new heights. Give this recipe a try this Holiday Season... or any season for that matter! Let's #MakeItHappen
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Shopping List:
2 lbs fresh collard greens
2 quarts of chicken broth/stock
1-2 tbsp better than bouillon chicken base
Smoked Turkey Legs and Necks
2 Onions
2-3 Stalks of Celery
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
few dashes of hot sauce
2 pinches white sugar (to taste) optional
2 tbsp butter
salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder
2 bay leaves
fresh thyme
3 cloves fresh garlic

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[@raycft]

I seen the chicken base used but what about the chicken stock didn't see it used but seen in the description

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I just asked my coworker for his greens recipe and this country bumpkin had the nerve to say it’s a secret 😂😂😂 thank you for your selflessness and making me a great wife. I didn’t grow up with someone to teach me, so i appreciate the village ❤

[@20isaBeast]

All I need is some collards, hot sauce, and cornbread and I’m living!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thats the best

[@monicamccaskill6571]

Might as well do a single video with the cornbread, sweet potatoes, dressing, turkey, baked macaroni, sweet potato pie, banana pudding. Lol, collard greens looking really good! Love your channel! Made my husband the cowboy beans some time ago after watching your video. He loved it!

[@teiashort1451]

Okay

[@Donaldopato]

This is a fine recipe and I am a collard snob. Taught by an 88 year old African American man. Never could duplicate but this is close!

[@HeyitsBri_]

This is so sweet 🥰

[@PennyWarnerPSongstress]

One thing I do is take those stems and chop them into small inch size pieces and put them in the pot at the beginning with all the other veggies. They will cook longer, release more flavor, and less waste! Lots of nutrients! And yes, that liquid gold AKA Pot Liquor is the BUSINESS! Any really good collard greens will have the BOMB Pot Liquor! All in All, this was a Fantastic recipe!

[@dmariabeauty]

Your term is “liquid gold”……the old folks in my fam called it “pot liquor”‼️ But yessssss, I love to freeze that broth and have it on hand when it gets really cold outside here in STL. Makes you feel brand new‼️ Brooooooo, you make me wanna get up and make some collard greeeeeeens‼️ OMG this looks so gooooood‼️💖💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😳😳😳😳😳

[@MrMakeItHappen]

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[@barbrakilgore7095]

Yeah people love to change things like they discovered something and where the cornbread

[@barbrakilgore7095]

Dont need a lotta salt

[@Donaldopato]

Pot likker as a friend spelled it.

[@Jani28]

Yes pot liquor my Mom & Grandma would say.

[@mocadeluxe5690]

I really be hitting the like button before the video even starts because everything he does is good.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

I appreciate you! thank you

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[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@Quayb24]

Made this today and my family loved it

[@kankan244]

I love love love the fact that you keep it moving all while cooking and talking at the same time so there's no time being wasted. Looking Delicious as always 😋

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@GiGi-gc2mm]

I love Collard Greens for Thanksgiving it is my favorite side dish!.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@dmariabeauty]

Oh and one other thing….when washing the greens 🥬, my mom would shake salt 🧂 into the water. I asked her “Mom, why are you doing that❓” She said the salt 🧂 helps to pull and loosen the dirt grit off the 🥬‼️ I was like “ohhhhhh‼️” 🤣🤣🤣

[@curly73ful]

I didn't know that. Good tip👍🏽

[@MrMakeItHappen]

yep I have seen that too!

[@deemc6610]

Yesss..most definitely salt that water!

[@MrTeddibear12]

I was looking for this comment

[@chanelrose5045]

& it also kills any worms lingering!

[@breonkas]

Just in time for the holidays . Thank you 💛🥰, can’t wait to try this

[@thebeliever78]

I have not had collard greens in over 11 years. These look so delicious! I absolutely love your channel because you thoroughly explain your recipes and you have an awesome personality. God bless.🙏🏽😀

[@MrMakeItHappen]

give it a try! Thanks for your support!

[@gymeni]

Why not? You need to rectify that!

[@kankan244]

Gurll 11 years?? Where have you been? Sounds like it's time to fix that 😋

[@kfis84]

I could eat this EVERY DAY! Where’s the cast iron cornbread?! Lol

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[@tiffanythompson5072]

Better than bouillon is the BEST thing! I swear by it. These looks so yummy! I make sure I look at your channel so I can get idea's for dinner etc.. Thanks so much.

[@tawilson29]

These collards are looking 🔥🔥🔥. Imma use your recipe for my holiday greens this year. Can’t wait 😋😋❤️

[@marcerradalyah5018]

You never disappoint. I’m making this tonight along with pot roast

[@Twink919]

Me too same meal

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thank you!!

[@devon5131]

I’m using this recipe for Thanks Giving. Will be my 2nd time making greens, glad to see I’m not wasting time. Lol

[@amandagambrell451]

Seriously wanted to put a pot of collard greens on for Sunday dinner so I pulled up Mr. Make It Happen to see if their was a recipe, must have been meant to be, video was loaded an hour ago! Cooking these today! Love the videos and recipes!

[@gwendolynstrean1089]

Made your collard greens recipe for New Year’s Day! They are AMAZING! Thank you!!

[@theteespotofficial]

Looks delicious and just in time for the holidays 🦃🌲. Keep making it happen 💪

[@anitawright3398]

Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Happen..love your recipes. Keep making happen we appreciate you.

[@deonnalovelace9993]

Yes, my Thanksgiving is going to be wonderful with your recipes thank you so much 💕

[@shantehood896]

I made these for thanksgiving the other day. When I tell you they were bomb diggity they were just that!!! I will always make them now when I cook greens!

[@sharonmckay5498]

never had collard greens before. Made it and we are hooked!!! thank you

[@davidwalker7444]

Everything I thought I knew how to cook, I make your way now 😂 especially your pot roast and those oven baked ribs 🙌🏾 this is just another great recipe I plan to follow! 🙏🏾

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@drewmow]

My man's said add cinnamon to the chili but I'm not gonna tell my wife, she loves how I make it and I don't want to hear she can taste the change lol

[@Lifesbeauty1984]

@@drewmow😂😂😂

[@lisakaye3919]

Me too. And i make sm pretty good greens. But im trying this method asap

[@carl8942]

Outstanding! I use onion and garlic at the beginning of the process but as you stated the key to great greens, beans, gumbos is a great stock

[@Chefboryardboi]

My boy! That’s that Soul food right there. Keep it coming🔥🔥🔥

[@drillsgtlangdon]

Looks great! I like bacon and or ham-hocks with mine, but hey, we all do it our own way. One thing I'd like to see, is your take on, cornish hens. Myh wife does them beautifully, just wondering how you do them just to change it up a bit. Cheers brother. Thanks for the vid my friend.

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipe, thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CraftPlanTeachRepeat]

This southern girl loves greens! Thanks for sharing. 😋

[@pjjohnson1941]

Looking good!!! 👍 My husband and I love greens: collard, mustard, turnip, even kale and spinach!!! He has to have cornbread to sop up the pot liquor! 😆 Thanks for the recipe! 😋 I use smoked ham hocks most of the time, but smoked turkey works just as well. Also, when I wash my greens, I lift them from the water, so all the dirt and residue is left floating in the bottom. Then I pour out the dirty water and rinse again. I do that about 3 or 4 times, until the water is clear.

[@drewmow]

I'm looking for more dishes with kale... Any suggestions? I'm about to buy a kale cook book soon.

[@quindasmith2723]

Soooo I made this dish for Thanksgiving and followed it exactly the same except I used turkey leg and wing because I couldn’t find turkey necks anywhere. My family loved it and said now I have to make the greens moving forward. Hahaha. Thank you. I love your recipes.

[@sophiaramsey7529]

Ok. Looking good im making smoke turkey , now omw to store to get greens. Thank you so much !!!! 🎉

[@sarahgivens7182]

Looks good. People always ask me to make the greens. I feel like my secret ingredient is they fresh from the garden.. Love your channel. Your food always looks so good

[@dwillie101]

Bro! This is collard greens perfection! Love it!

[@kayklash]

I always use smoked turkey in my greens as well. It's the perfect fit and absolutely delicious 🤤

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so good!

[@crystala7x182]

Where do you get the smoked turkey? Idk if my grocery store sells smoked turkey necks/drumsticks.

[@nikkita2427]

Delicious!!! Love this!!!

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Just tried it and when I say fire damn fire thanks bro love it cant wait till the next family function ❤️

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The weed joke 😂

[@MrMakeItHappen]

lol

[@carolynbrown8209]

I wanna tell you i made these for Thanksgiving. The potatoes dis appeared first followed by these these bad boys. So delish! Thanks😊

[@demishaellis7076]

Will be trying your way! These greens look delicious! 🔥

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@lindaashford-sharpton6837]

Really like the way you cooked your greens , I'm a non pork person also and this is the way I prepare my ...Great job.. yummy yummy 😋

[@annabland2615]

❤ Southern Style Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Delicious flavors tasting seasoning ingredients to cook and eat. Grandchildren Traveling 🧳 having fun 🤩. Will be back Monday Morning for work. Thank You 🙏🏽 for Chef Cooking!

[@SweetRee2027]

Collard Greens are my all time favorite all year long.

[@khristalwoodall6679]

Nephew this was on my mind. I live collard greens n never have enough"juice". Ima try it ur way but I do like crushed peppers in it n I certainly old bacon grease not butter. Ur on fire! Thank u!

[@summermack1892]

🤣 He said you don't have to call the pork police on this one🙌🏿

[@blyons2000]

Oh. My. Goodness... So I made this recipe to the letter for Thanksgiving and let me tell you that this is one you don't want to pass up. Full, and I mean FULL of flavor! That pot liquor... MY GOD! I should bottle it and sell it! I've had my own recipe for collards, but I wanted to try something different and I'm glad I did. My family and friends loved these collards. Matt, you've outdone yourself right here. I'll definitely try more of your recipes knowing how amazing this one was! Also, pick up that AP seasoning, it ain't no joke!

[@sparky7959]

It is a solid recipe! I had great results too!

[@blyons2000]

@@sparky7959 I’m making it again this year, too!

[@OhJodii]

I've never made them before ... how long do you cook it for ? My mom loves them so I want to surprise her with it

[@blyons2000]

@@OhJodii Just follow the recipe and video instructions! They will be so good!

[@yangelthomas]

I like this......A MUST TRY!!🌹😋🌹

[@christinapurdie1524]

Delicious recipe. You did that. You made it happen 👍

[@dsgbatonrouge2007]

Mustard greens are my favorite side dash

[@vivandav67]

Those look like sheer happiness...YUM...

[@godzdaughterh1180]

My Favorite Greens are Mustard and Turnips with the Turnip roots 😋... Yes turkey, mixed with pork...yes both meats😅... I Enjoy your channel especially when you and your Uncle get 2gether it's very entertaining 😄 Thanks for Sharing Brother 🤗🥰🙇‍♀️💜

[@all_day_ladyt]

Easy recipe and they look so delicious 😋

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@marlaclayborn7383]

Those collard greens look so damn GOOD. Just in time for the holidays 🔥🔥🔥🔥I always use smoked turkey for mine. No pork on my fork ever. 💯

[@antoinettebell9032]

DA ....... you can cook I mean cook be having my mouth so watery, great job

[@rhondagillespie6031]

I love greens mustard, collard, turnips any of them!!

[@KWicksable]

I admire how much you love your food. You just need a piece of cornbread to go with those greens. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Geminicricketi]

His food is always so good. I’ve never had a recipe that wasn’t. I’m definitely going to make this.

[@pp6663]

Thank you, Chef for this recipe. God Bless you. (I clean and sort the greens before I cut them because sometimes there are large worms, sand, & bugs). hiding underneath

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@pp6663]

@@MrMakeItHappen You're very welcome.

[@shreenawilliams2164]

Great job love fresh collard greens

[@MrMakeItHappen]

me too! so good

[@katyarnold6757]

Mr. Make It Happen I love!!! your collard greens. I love!!! collard greens all year round. Yum!!

[@TheSinCityPreacher]

This was extremely helpful

[@shawne2681]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! The collard greens were a success!!! Everyone loved them, I was scared bc I ran out of Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken and I had to run to the grocery store last minute to see what they had. The Better Than Bouillon Garlic Base was a smash!!! U might wanna incorporate that one, I was thoroughly impressed🥰🥰🥰. Thanks for recipe. I didn't make ham today but I will tmrw.

[@crystalabdalla6605]

1st on on deck hopefully. Love me some Mr Make It Happen & I'm gonna try making these collard green fir Thanksgiving 😋😍😍

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so good! Thanks for your support!

[@brendahenderson683]

The intro is amazing! Love the Brisket shot!

[@maryjunerussell6532]

Looking good 👀 🤙🏽 my friend. We cook greens on a norm. But collard greens and green bean casserole are my favorite on Thanksgiving. But I use hammocks. 🤤🤤🤤Drooling just watching you make it.

[@Veenineseven]

Great recipe! Sometimes I add a pinch of baking soda to help tenderize the greens, and 1tsp of sugar to sweeten the broth.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

nice.. I add a pinch of sugar too

[@belindaegleason7668]

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[@Voltron21]

These look great!

[@deonnalovelace9993]

Looks so delicious!

[@steph9001able]

OMG that look so good i just made some for my family 👪 😍 it

[@brendadlecruise4010]

The collard greens looks delicious. I tried your smothered turkey wings and they came out delicious 😋

[@rajontidwell9819]

I’m gone say this everytime until it’s on your channel 😂😂 German chocolate cake

[@MsBRANDY007]

Looks delicious 😋! Give me some homemade cornbread on the side, and I'm a happy camper 😊! Thanks!

[@spapi3880]

I like greens on rice. Those look so delicious.

[@marciashannon5231]

Stuffing is my favorite side dish!!

[@tanyapediford2290]

I’m gonna definitely use this recipe next time I make greens. I always struggle with them!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks! I have your back lol

[@junkjournaljunction1480]

I remove the stems also. Rather than tearing them, I just run a sharp knife along the edge. Much faster, never used garlic either.

[@deemc6610]

I guess garlic is the new generation thing...I never heard of garlic in greens.

[@junkjournaljunction1480]

@@deemc6610 IKR!

[@vanessabyrd7187]

Love your channel fantastic job

[@kokogaijin]

My favorite is collard greens and dressing with giblet gravy ❤

[@rahyeme100]

Thanks I'm doing this ❤

[@veronicafoxx27]

I'm going to try and make this today

[@MrMakeItHappen]

enjoy! Thanks for your support!

[@rozlin313]

Using wings for the first time and it got me over to your page. Now I have to try the necks. This looks so good. Need me some of that chicken base.

[@DEBBO8080]

When I saw the Old Bay hot sauce going in, I knew you been invited to a couple "Cuzzin Pete's" BBQs. 👍🏽 Making this for Thanksgiving

[@lashaunjackson687]

I’m using this recipe for Thanksgiving!!!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

good choice! let me know how it goes

[@honeybun8630]

Omg looks amazing as always I am making these for Christmas

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@honeybun8630]

@@MrMakeItHappen you're welcome 😊

[@crystala7x182]

This looks so delicious! Definitely on my list to make, thank you 😊 Where can I buy smoked turkey necks/legs?

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Your recipes are goat. I bought all your books.

[@monicanorman4681]

AS YOU ALWAYS SAY LOOKING 👍GOOD ! ! !

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Hi.As always v.good and delicious thumbs up your the man. 👑👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@Forevertrue]

I had them as a kid and didn't like them, But I think my mother did not know how to cook them or something went wrong. I tried these and liked them a lot. I added them to my garden this year and I certainly am not regretting them now. Thanks for this Mr. Happen, Real good.

[@kiamichelle7921]

Yaaaaaaay😋😋😋😋 Right on time🙌🏾

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@queenjen81]

U did the right thing!

[@bwalsh6992]

I made it , Chicken flavor took any bitterness out ..Thank u ..

[@courtneygonzales792]

So I thought I really knew how to make greens. But I have to say that this base really changes it! I’ll be using this method from here on out

[@johnettaw30]

Amen for the smoke Turkey cook them just like I do 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Bravo to you.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@sapettit96]

I’m making greens today! We like collard greens and cornbread dressing at thanksgiving.

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Thanks for video