Collard Greens
Collard Greens might be It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have pepper, meat, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.
Wash the collard greens thoroughly.
Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand. The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don't need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1-ince thick slices.
Place greens in pot with meat and add butter. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve with favorite dish as a side.
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is Schloss Johannisberg Rotlack Riesling Kabinett Feinherb. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 40 dollars.
Schloss Johannisberg Rotlack Riesling Kabinett Feinherb
Brilliant light yellow. The nose is pure with lovely herbal notes, lemon grass, physalis and a hint of wild strawberries. The palate is fresh and juicy with delicate, creamy texture, elegant fruit and a long, mineral finish. Pairs well with salads, seafood, and light chicken dishes.