Prep Time 5 minutes
How to cook Collard Greens in the Bag
FAQ
How long to cook one bag of greens?
Are bagged collard greens good?
Do you have to soak bagged collard greens?
How do you cook collard greens?
Add collard greens and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook collard for 1 hour (or longer depending on your desired tenderness), stirring regularly. Once done, stir and then taste the broth and the greens. (add a little water if the broth is too bold for your liking) Stir in vinegar and smoked salt, and black pepper if desired.
How to freeze collard greens?
The best thing to do is to purchase frozen collard greens to get rid of some of the steps. If you have collard greens, you want to freeze you first want to partially cook them by steaming or boiling them in water. Make sure not to cook them too much because you don’t want them to be mushy. After they return to room temperature you can place them in a freezer safe ziploc bag and press out as much air as possible. You can then put them in the freezer, and they can last at least a few months.
How do you wash collard greens?
Here’s how to properly wash collard greens. Fill your sink with water, and then add 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar and 3 tablespoons salt. (this will not affect the flavor of the greens) Swish this around, and then submerged your greens in the water. Agitate the greens while scrubbing and swishing them around in the water to loosen up any dirt.
What can you do with cooked collard greens?
You can even use these cooked collards to make irresistible smoked mac ’n cheese or greens over cornbread when you entertain. To pack in all the flavor and nutrients from fresh collard greens, these southern style greens are quickly canned after harvesting.