How Do You Make Collard Greens For Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, friends and a reminder of the necessity of cooperation to make a community strong. Those who enjoy soul food cooking realize that no celebration, including Kwanzaa, is complete without collard greens. This dark green leafy vegetable is usually enjoyed as part of a larger meal, though some people think it’s just fine all alone. Cut off all the stems and tough pieces off the collard greens and throw them away. Clean the collard greens carefully by rinsing them under running water several times. You will sometimes find small bugs in the leaves. Cut up the greens in medium to large sized pieces. If you cut them up too small, you will end up with mush at the end. Bring the water to a boil and then add your choice of smoked meat. Let the meat cook until it becomes fork tender, almost falling apart. Depending on the type of meat you choose, this can range from 30 minutes to an hour. If you use pork, be very sure that the meat is cooked thoroughly. Put the c
