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    Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Posted On November 3, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated January 3, 2023 17 Comments

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    Instant Pot Collard Greens with smoked turkey neck. This delicious southern pressure cooked greens are ready in under 1 hour and is infused with bold flavor.

    cooked greens in white bowl

    If you’re ever ready to eat some good ol’ fashioned greens in no time, then this delicious dish is made for you, as it is cooked with a limited amount of seasoning which includes sautéed onions, and vegetable broth to help create delicious southern pressure-cooked collard greens with smoked turkey. 

     

    These greens are perfect with this instant pot black eye peas.

    These pressure-cooked greens are fresh and delicious, and comes together in under 45 minutes, too!

    But if you are pressed for time and would like to slow cook this deliciousness, then feel free to allow the flavors to develop for three hours while you focus on much needed task. 

    Why does this recipe work?

    We get so many questions about how to pressure cook collard greens, so we thought we’d share our go-to method for making these instant pot greens, a few tips, and a couple of our favorite dishes to pair these delicious greens.

    Greens in instant pot

    First things first, no, if you are unable to purchase fresh collard greens to make these southern greens, that’s fine. The bagged collard greens will work just as well.

    Here are a few more reasons why this recipe works. 

    1. No longer need to take hours to cook. 
    2. It’s the perfect southern greens to accompany  turkey and mac and cheese. 
    3. It is incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect side dish for weeknight meals.
    4. No need to trim or cut the greens.
    5. This is the perfect soul food side dish as it is made with smoked turkey neck recipe 

    What are collard greens

    Collard greens are a member of the Brassica genus of plants, like broccoli, cabbage, and kale this These green vegetables come the plants that are native to North America and have been a traditional part of the Southern American for many years and decades.  

    Collard greens are high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which can provide significant health benefits.

    Collard greens are a good source of vitamin K, which is vital for healthy bones.

    How To Pick The Best Greens

    To pick the best collard greens, choose from the pack with the greens that’s not too tough and with no blemishes and they should also show no sign of yellowing. Collard greens should not smell bad when they are fresh. 

    If you come across collard greens that have been spoiled, they will be soft, wilted, they may have some sliminess to them, or will start to become yellow. 

    How To Clean Greens

    If you are using fresh greens beans, it is important that you clean and wash your collard before you start to cook them in the instant pot. Fresh Collard Greens can be very sandy, so you must follow to these steps:

    • Fill your sink with lukewarm water. I also like to add 1 to 2 tablespoons of distilled vinegar to help get rid of bacteria.
    • Immerse the collard greens in water to loosen any sand.
    • Thoroughly wash the greens by making scrubbing movements with your hands.
    • Drain the water then rinse again. Repeat the step as necessary.

    If you are using frozen collard greens as we used in this instant pot collard greens recipe, you can skip the step above, as the greens are already prepared for cooking. 

    Should I Remove The Stems

    It is completely up to you. Though some people do not like the stems, we do mind a small portion of it. Removing the stems before preparing your instant pot collard greens is a personal choice. The stems provide an abundance of nutritional value.

    How To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot

    As stated, only 45 minutes is needed to make these greens from start to finish. Here’s how to make it:

    First, gather your ingredients. This recipe calls for a full bag of collard greens. I sometimes have bags of greens in the freezer. So, frozen bags of greens are just fine.

    Next, you’ll want to Sauté the onions in the instant pot. Caramelizing for 1 minute or until fragrant. 

    Next, add the turkey neck. Then add the broth, collard greens, and season with salt and pepper to taste.  

    greens and turkey neck in instant pot

    Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.

    pressure cooker collard greens

    Remove the turkey neck and shred the meat.

    shredded turkey neck

    Place the greens in a large bowl and enjoy.

    cooked greens in large bowl

    There are so many ways to cook collard greens. However, with this recipe there’s no need to wait for hours to cook up something so delicious to serve to your family for weeknight dinner, or large gatherings. 

    How Long To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot?

    This recipe calls for 45 minutes. However, if you would prefer to slow cook the collard greens, it will take about 3 hours to slow cook the collard greens.

    Cook’s Pro Tips

    1. You can always substitute the smoked turkey neck for the ham hock. 
    2. You can make collard greens taste good and vegan in the pressure cooker by simply removing the meat.
    3. Taste and adjust the seasonings when you’re ready to eat if needed.
    4. This recipe also works if you prefer to slow cook the collard greens in the instant pot. Simply add all of the ingredients and slow cook for 3 hours. 

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What foods go well with collard greens?

    You can enjoy this southern greens with Haitian black rice, black eye peas, hopin’ John, or with these instant pot cornbread.

    Instant pot collard greens with smoked turkey

    To enhance the flavor, consider adding smoked turkey neck, smoked turkey wings, or smoked turkey legs. Shred the meat when completely cooked and mix well with the meat.

    Can you make instant pot collard greens without meat?

    Yes. This dish is highly adaptable. If you do not want to add meat, that’s perfectly fine, continue with the remaining ingredients and omit the meat.

    closeup picture of collard greens

    Favorite Instant Pot Dishes

    If you love this pressure-cooked collard greens recipe, try one of these other instant pot dishes next:

    1. Haitian Lalo (Jute Leaves Stew Recipe)
    2. Braised oxtail stew
    3. Haitian Legume recipe
    4. Instant Pot Cabbage Soup recipe
    5. Instant Pot Cabbage 
    6. Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
    7. Mashed Cauliflower Instant Pot Recipe
    8. Low Country Shimp Boil

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    cooked greens in large bowl

    Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Savory Thoughts
    This Instant Pot Collard Greens with smoked turkey neck is deliciously preapred with a limited amount of seasoning which parts well with protein, and other main dishes to create a mouthwatering meal.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 47 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 54 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 smoked turkey neck
    • 1 bag collard greens; 32 oz. bag
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth Water is also fine.
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon better than bouillon or Haitian Epis

    Instructions
     

    • Gather the ingredients. Press sauté. Adjust the timer to 5 minutes. Cook onions for 3 minutes.
      Ingredients in tray
    • Add half of the greens, turkey neck, and the remaining half of the greens.
      Add the broth, click on manual, and pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
      seasoning on top of greens
    • Remove the neck bone and shred. Add the meat back to the greens. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
      greens on spoon lifted

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    Notes

    This Instant Pot Collard Greens post was first published in December 2019. It has been updated with new pictures and video. No changes were made to the recipe. 
    You can make collard greens taste good and vegan in the pressure cooker by simply removing the meat.
    Taste and adjust the seasonings when you’re ready to eat if needed.
    This recipe also works if you prefer to slow cook the collard greens in the instant pot. Simply add all of the ingredients and slow cook for 3 hours. 
    When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera icon so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).
     
    Calories are estimated per serving. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 7mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Regina

      December 25, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Glad I found the receipt will be looking to try more in the future.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 26, 2022 at 7:53 pm

        Thank you very much, Regina!

        Reply
    2. ok

      December 09, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      size bag?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 03, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        32 oz bag.

        Reply
    3. Virginia

      November 16, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      What is vegetable paste?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 18, 2021 at 1:23 am

        Hello Virginia, It is the better than bouillon vegetable base.

        Reply
    4. Erin

      December 31, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      These collards turned out so well! The greens were delicious and a perfect texture. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 31, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you so much Erin! I am so glad to hear that. thank you. Happy New year.

        Reply
    5. Patti

      November 22, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these a bunch of times….. gave the recipe to my daughter…. we both LOVE THIS and SO EASY!!!!!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        November 22, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        AWW Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with your daughter. It makes me happy to read you like it so much. 🙂

        Reply
    6. brittany VA

      January 29, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      I NEVER leave ratings (I really should more often) – but I had to review these because they were SO DELICIOUS and SO EASY! I came back to the site to see how many servings were in this recipe because I wanted to eat the entire pot. I did use a ham hock because our store had no turkey necks. Magnificent. I’ll be making these OFTEN.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 31, 2020 at 11:03 am

        Thank you, Brittany. I am so glad you liked it. Very happy to hear 🙂 Yes, not all stores carry the turkey necks. I sometimes have to hunt them down too in our town.

        Reply
    7. Tonje

      December 30, 2019 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea! I have never used to instant pot to cook collard greens, but I will definitely try now!

      Reply
    8. Dannii

      December 30, 2019 at 8:27 am

      What a great way to get more greens in your diet.

      Reply
    9. Adriana

      December 30, 2019 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      Collard green is something I rarely prepare, but now that you have given the option of doing it on the Instant Pot, I will definitely try your recipe. Those tips are the best!

      Reply
    10. Gavin

      December 30, 2019 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      Collard greens in under an hour – sold!!! Can’t wait to give em a try

      Reply
    11. Haley D. Williams

      December 30, 2019 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      Traditional Southern recipe made easy with a crock pot. Love it!

      Reply

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