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Southern Greens & Hot Links

Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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What makes soul food soulful? Southern Greens & Hot Links show that it comes down to pure flavor and comfort. The slightly bitter collard greens soak up the chicken broth and the sweetness of the brown sugar to make a delightfully balanced taste experience. Served with spicy and succulent hot sausages, Southern Greens & Hot Links have a grand range of flavors that come together to make something all their own. And that is the definition of soul food.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 hot link sausages, sliced into coins
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound collard greens, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1 -In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.

Step 2 -Add the sausage pieces to the hot oil and cook, while stirring, until browned and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3 -Reduce the heat to low.

Step 4 -Add the onions and the garlic to the sausage pieces and cook, while stirring frequently, until the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5 -Add the collard greens, the thyme, and the bay leaf to the sausage mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 6 -Add the chicken broth, the brown sugar, the salt, and the black pepper to the sausage mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 7 -Cover the Dutch oven and let the sausage mixture simmer until the collard greens are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Step 8 -Add the all-purpose seasoning and the apple cider vinegar to the sausage mixture and stir to combine.

Step 9 -Serve hot.

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