Skylar’s Braised Collards and Tomatoes

Alabama-born-and-raised Chef Skylar Bush is a master of collard greens. Trust us.  

    Ingredients

    • 1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 6 cloves garlic, chopped 
    • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
    • 3 pounds cleaned and washed collard greens
    • 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
    • ½ cup tamari 
    • ¼ cup sambal chili sauce 
    • 2 tablespoons bourbon-smoked black pepper
    • Flaky salt to taste 

    Preparation

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    1. Cook onions in oil in a large pot about 15 minutes or until slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and deglaze pan, scraping up any browned bits. Add broth and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste and serve.  
    1. Serve with a slotted spoon and reserve potlikker to use as broth in other dishes.  
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