Smoky Collard Greens
Smoky Collard Greens is It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Southern food. It works best as a side dish, and is done in about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water to the pot and once the water is simmering, add the greens (you may have to pack them in). Season generously with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, toss the greens well with tongs, and continue simmering on low heat, until the greens are completely cooked and nearly all of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern can be paired with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. 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. The Gunderloch Riesling Kabinett Jean-Baptiste with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.
Gunderloch Riesling Kabinett Jean-Baptiste