Definition: Collard greens, or collards, are a type of leafy green vegetable that is common in southern U.S. cooking.
A member of the kale family, collard greens feature dark green leaves and tough stems. Because of their tough texture, collard greens benefit from slow, moist heat cooking techniques such as braising.
A traditional recipe for collard greens involves simmering the collards with a ham hock, or other smoked, cured pork products like bacon, and served with corn bread.
Other techniques for cooking collard greens include sautéing, baking in casseroles or simmering in soups and stews.
A member of the kale family, collard greens feature dark green leaves and tough stems. Because of their tough texture, collard greens benefit from slow, moist heat cooking techniques such as braising.
A traditional recipe for collard greens involves simmering the collards with a ham hock, or other smoked, cured pork products like bacon, and served with corn bread.
Other techniques for cooking collard greens include sautéing, baking in casseroles or simmering in soups and stews.
Also Known As: Collards
