The Only Collard Greens Recipe You Need For The Rest of Your Life!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

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[@deannagreen2006]

It's the Holidays I love a nice pot of Collard Greens I cook them myself matt 11/23/24

[@nickvids]

Can you make them a day in advance?

[@eastsidejeezy734]

I love the stems. I need my change in texture. Smoked turkey. Water & chicken broth. Vinegar. Soul seasoning and greens seasoning. Garlic and onion powder Cajun seasoning. And when it’s about 30 mins from done, a lil sugar. Low heat. They should take about 3 -5 hrs. An hr or 2 with just the meat. Then 2 -3 hours with the greens. Depending on the temp. Once you learn about greens, you can do it in 3 while monitoring your liquids. Onions are great, but optional. A fire cheat is no vinegar then mix some onions, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and vinegar to top your greens

[@Kris_Si2]

ME TOO! I need a few stems boiled in there with broth. And add molasses not sugar

[@cutechoclatechip]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I pretty much make mine about the same except i add bacon grease and use ham base… well done sir

[@marieb9926]

Ham base is a good addition.

[@brendagrant9382]

I use olive oil, low sodium turkey bacon, and now broth from regular chicken.

[@creating1_c1999]

I've been seeing a lot of posts and even inquiries from family and friends about "how hard it is to cook collards". And I'm stunned to silence. They are to me the easiest. You can always find them. They always look beautiful and bountiful. They of course take longer than other greens to cook but that to me means they are more forgiving. You have to be careful with your delicate greens because risk so much. Give collards the love they deserve.

[@phillycheese90]

I used to think that too, and then I realized they just take time. Easy as pie once you realize it just needs some time put into it. lol don’t start greens at 2 pm for dinner at 5

[@delanodjdelo]

Remember do not I repeat do not wash your Greens in the bathtub 🛁

[@minini5571]

😂😂😂

[@G_Smooth]

😂😂😂 Comment of the day!

[@shannonkirkwood5716]

And you better thank and union memba! (In my Kamala voice)

[@minini5571]

@@shannonkirkwood5716 …Hey, I’m still living on the high of being unburdened by what has been!

[@tarajohnson1765]

Right😂😂😂

[@jsbswampfox]

Great recipe bubba. Your winter vegetables lose their bitterness once they have had a Frost. If you have people selling local collards or cabbage, get them after the first Frost, you will notice , their will be no need for sugar. Thanks for sharing.

[@SupaNami]

Yep, its good to get a little frost on them.. makes them sweeter

[@ladyschatze9159]

The pinch of sugar is to bring the seasonings or flavors of seasonings together.

[@sharonpatterson6630]

My favorite. I love collard greens 😋

[@wrightandleft71]

If you ever and I mean ever- try collard greens in the pressure cooker with the stems for 40 minutes. Imma tell you in advance- "You're welcome"😉!! They are the best, most flavorful and the tenderest.

[@shannonreonazalma3275]

I love the stems I don't even mind if they're a little better. I'ma try this.

[@JAYEHILLMUSIC]

Love the video! I personally think its easier to clean them on the stem. And cook / roast the turkey and garlic, onion first to develop more flavor. But errthang else 100% on point.

[@happy2cya70]

Yummy! I'm cooking mine with ham hocks. Collards are so yummy with hot pepper vinegar!

[@robinfreebird4784]

Collard greens are absolutely the best, and not hard to grow 😃 Ty for this , as the smoked turkey will be a nice change ❤

[@creating1_c1999]

that's what I'm saying...they are truly a gift

[@jlove3046]

Im trying this for xmas meal. I already got my Thanksgiving sides. Thanks for sharing! I appreciate you sharing your work!

[@Earth_Angel777]

Me too 😂❤ so easy and always remember you can add but you can’t take away. Just know his seasoning is a must buy for my Christmas stocking. 🥰👩🏽‍🍳🥲🥘💖🎁

[@jlove3046]

​@@Earth_Angel777 no way not for a xmas stocking. That goes to my kitchen. Restock!😆

[@annabland2615]

❤ love Collard Greens 🥬 Thank You 🙏🏽

[@annabland2615]

Great healthy winter 🥶 food and Holiday to cook and enjoyed . Love 💗 Collard Greens 🥬 to cook and eat. Thank You 🙏🏽!

[@Golden_Girl7123]

There's your new tag line!! NO FLAVOR LEFT BEHIND

[@tek3freak]

I always remove the stems from my collard greens. I do this for kale too and call it "removing the sticks." One time i purchased the pre-chopped ones but still wanted to remove those stems. It was so much more work...never again. I make vegan collard greens with very similar ingredients but have to sub in liquid smoke to get that smoky flavor. they are so good!🤤I'll have to order your all purpose seasoning some time and try seasoning them with that.

[@ladyschatze9159]

BTW!! I use smoke turkey legs. The BEST meat.

[@kameikaoden7354]

Can I get a bowl with some sliced tomatoes and onion. Got my mouth watering

[@johnm93359]

You just reminded me. My mom used to make a topping she called "tomato goo". Not sure of the recipe, but contained diced tomato, onions and/or scallions, vinegar and seasonings. Good memories!

[@kameikaoden7354]

@ yes it usually has vinegar in it but I leave it out

[@ladyschatze9159]

Thank you Matt! I make my greens the same. I cook off the raw from the veggies in chicken grease. I put onions, red pepper and fresh garlic. Ppl!! The sugar brings the flavors of the seasonings together!!! ITS NOT TO MAKE YOUR GREENS SWEET!!

[@ar6985]

Congratulations on your book!!

[@yolandawooten-mitchell1404]

I absolutely love ALL OF YOUR DISHES!! YUMMY!

[@LisaFerguson-jv7ew]

Looks wonderful. I know what l am making for Thanksgiving. You and your family have a Blessed Thanksgiving!!!!

[@dalemaclaren7576]

Thank you so kindly. Going to make this. I will smoke my own turkey to. ❤

[@noemicastrillo-jones1357]

Thank you. My daughter makes no meat collards. I'm making this recipe for my granddaughter and I 😋😋😋😋

[@ShiftNova]

lol I always like that fork drop down at the end.

[@shannonreonazalma3275]

Collard greens are my favorite! Beautiful preparation, I'll order this seasoning blend and try it out! I laughed at the redheaded step child comment, cause I'm literally a redhead step child! 😂 Folks do treat greens like that, i just dont get it!

[@sherylgauthier6122]

Omg looking good. Love me some collard greens. ❤❤😮

[@jenjoy3215]

You got that right. Work on preparing a flavorful broth first and foremost. What I do and I use smoked turkey parts. It’s so good! It’s not just for southerners anymore. The secret is out.

[@lindalewis7098]

Wow! Thank you for the recipe. I'm a novice cook, and I think I can cook this recipe. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone. 😊❤🦃 🙏

[@thatgirl4033]

Bruh where the cornbread 😂😂 looks delicious 😊

[@Jkcreswell]

"Collard greens to me are kinda like the redheaded stepchild of the holiday season" said no southerner whatsoever!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Ok.. we can pretend like people don’t talk more about the yams and mac and cheese if you want to lol

[@Jkcreswell]

@@MrMakeItHappen bruh! I had to BEG my service tech to bring some collards for our office gathering. I'll take collards over yams any damn day! lol And I read your comment in your voice in my head LOL hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@jojo1288]

I always sear the meat first And don't take stem outs. That's where all the nutrients are

[@ev651]

👍🏿 Yes Sir! Well done 👏🏿

[@GrandmamaCherylyn]

Just add cornbread and fingers

[@meccmecc3466]

Yesssssssssss!!!!Mash that bread up in those green's!!!!! I haven't done that in year's!! I used to sit with my Big Ma & eat green's with my finger's!! ❤❤❤

[@scottiestscot9199]

Right, labor of love!!!!

[@johnspann3328]

Now that’s what i’m talking about 😳😳👍🏾

[@chriscuervo78]

Added to the menu 👍

[@erickamitchell4626]

Looks delicious 😋

[@heydirivera8789]

Thanks SO SO much for sharing 😊

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

collard green the amazing man

[@debbietaylor5408]

I use smoke neckbones. Smoke turkey necks don’t have as much grease that is needed.

[@jeremiahhamilton2501]

Can"t beat 10 outta 10 collard Greens with hot sauce

[@TheJakescott1515]

How long typically simmer the turkey leg. Until meat falls off the bone? We talking hours? lol

[@melissaward5910]

Dang my mouth is watering ❤

[@marciayoung8735]

Next time make him some corn bread 😂m

[@rmcdrake5504]

@MrMakeItHappen could I use country ham instead of Turkey and follow the same steps? Or change something?!

[@fredallen-k3u]

You are the funk !!!!!!

[@LealerJennings]

Mr. Make It Happen I wish had money buy recipes book or Chef AB recipe book and I am not saying this for you feel sorry for me and I taking lupus treatments every three months you two are best cooks in the world Amen 🙏🏼 be blessed 😇 to you both and your families in Jesus Name Amen 🙏🏼 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hunnibee2660]

Hey Matt. Did you take the garlic head out too or did it dissolve?

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Remove it

[@LealerJennings]

Amen 🙏🏼 Chef Mr. Make It Happen bring it on make our favorite Collard Greens 🥬 with turkey leg or turkey necks and I know you going fix homemade Cornbread Amen 🙏🏼 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@portianichols9625]

About how long did it take for your smoked meat to become tender?

[@yvetteminor8142]

thanks for sharing

[@mazzrinemims]

❤ Look s so good

[@dawannapoole8047]

Make sure you get all the leaves off of the stem.

[@laniesider2586]

Delicious ♥️

[@lacellelamb9560]

I consider myself an expert of all greens because mine are vegan, and everyone ,gobbles dem down

[@jbpsalmsful]

They should get you on food network, beat bobby flay

[@sharemylove806]

Yesss

[@IamMrsHerd22]

Matt is still why I’m fat 😂😢😂😂😂😂

[@shaquanagallishaw3714]

Good morning. Nice cut!

[@hopemorrison2367]

How long did you cook it for

[@oneitahunt2356]

I ❤ it

[@detrakz843]

Can you make a no roux mac & cheese?

[@CLBurrough]

If you can find smoked turkey tails. Use them too. Trust me

[@necolehill9235]

That's all I use. So good!!!

[@CLBurrough]

@necolehill9235 I hardly find them, so I grab a pack and put them in the freezer every chance I get.

[@sharemylove806]

Yes me too!!

[@caliefgoode6379]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joanargilan9381]

What No bacon or grease???

[@DeseraeAllday]

The smoked turkey necks and leg is adding the flavor(more in my opinion) than bacon would. If you'd prefer pork just use smoked ham hocks instead.

[@kevinsumner4831]

What happened to the garlic bulb?

[@2hotcoko]

The garlic bulb cut in half with the skin on? And the rooted end???

[@shannonreonazalma3275]

It's just for flavor, we remove it after.

[@elainelester7328]

Good morning

[@LisaFerguson-jv7ew]

Good morning

[@Thatwingguy]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mataughlomax535]

Yo

[@KristinHall-sf7re]

🔥🔥🔥

[@nadineasberry4765]

Sugar & vinegar?🙄

[@MrMakeItHappen]

My greens >>>>>

[@bridgetagyepong2023]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@johnm93359]

I find that when I cook smoked turkey wings, the resulting broth, once cooled congeals due to the fats or collagen released. Any way around this? Also, what did you do with the skin? I prefer the wings as there are no pin bones to worry about and they are pretty meaty.

[@marvintillery9530]

It looks like you don't cover it I cover mine

[@debragrant4697]

No no no!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Yes..

[@trylenecarr8854]

👰✊

[@lm8544]

Somebody send this recipe to Kamala Harris. Please.

[@decietaylor7157]

Incorrect cooking ..very sad ..he wasted a lot of the greens on the stems ..no fat ..too much water ..not fully cooked ..DO IT RIGHT, OR DON'T DO IT AT ALL !

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Miserable during the holiday season lol… I hope things improve for you ❤️

[@carolyntubbs6159]

Love you but you could kept this one

[@rapcat1271]

I don't see a problem with the recipe. You must be making Kamala Harris style collard greens

[@muffin2cutiepie]

Mannn…. Dem Big Boys gonna probably gonna think everything they put in their mouth…, Especially if they hangry😂😂😂😂!!! Please find find som more balanced taste testers😂😂😂

[@jlove3046]

Na you can't be a regular here. They definitely speak up when they try food.

[@krystalynkersey]

That's a dickhead thing to say...

[@BabyDoll-gc3qj]

Damn…so big boys can’t be discerning or balanced taste testers?!? 🤔

[@Monica-wg2np]

They need better music 🎶 😅

[@Earth_Angel777]

But the energy just right. Let him 🗣️cook! 😂

[@vbvalbro.]

Really?!! Where's your tub? 😄 Stay in your lane...

[@horlicks3920]

What lane you're in? Hope yuh checking yours.