Season with salt and serve straight from the skillet. If you prefer extra-tender greens, add 3 cups water to greens in the skillet; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.
How to cut collard greens
Now that we have squeaky-clean collard greens, it’s time to cut them up into bite-size pieces. To do this, you can:
A. Stack several leaves on top of each other and roll them up lengthwise. Using a knife, cut the rolls into strips. Or…
B. Simply tear the greens into bite-size pieces with your hands.
I prefer method B! I grab several leaves and just rip them up into small pieces. This way is actually quicker for me, and I like the imperfect pieces that it creates. Besides, anytime I can touch my food while preparing it, it just seems to taste better!
What do Southern Collard Greens taste like?
When people tell me that they don’t like collard greens, one of my first questions is, “Really? Well how were they made?”
I’ve converted my share of collard green haters with this recipe. Ya see they’d only had collard greens raw, sauteed, or simmered in water.
Collard greens prepared Southern style is an entirely different animal and so addictive! This collard green recipe is LOADED with flavor!
It’s slightly spicy, smoky, salty, vinegary, and so savory! The broth is bold and rich, and the greens are so tender after simmering away in all of those flavors.
How to Make My Collard Greens More Tender Before I Fry Them : Good Eats
FAQ
Can you use baking soda to tenderize collard greens?
Does vinegar tenderize collard greens?
Why are my collards tough?
How do you tenderize collard greens?
One of the most effective methods to tenderize collard greens is through blanching and seasoning. Blanching involves briefly cooking the greens in boiling water and then shocking them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This technique not only helps to tenderize the collard greens but also helps to preserve their vibrant green color.
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 to make tough collard greens tender?
With the right techniques, the tough exterior of collard greens can be transformed into a tender and tasty addition to any meal. To make tough collard greens tender, you can start by blanching them in boiling water for a few minutes. After blanching, you can shock them in cold water to stop the cooking process.
How do you soften collard greens?
Steaming is another great cooking method for softening tough collard greens. Steaming involves cooking the greens over boiling water, which helps to soften them while preserving their nutrients. To steam collard greens, start by washing and removing the tough stems from the leaves. Fill a pot with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil.