Gumbo greens with cabbage

Here’s a classic Southern-style gumbo greens with cabbage recipe—savory, smoky, and perfect with cornbread 🌿

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Gumbo Greens with Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch collard greens

• 1 large bunch mustard greens or turnip greens

• ½ head green cabbage, chopped

• 1 smoked turkey wing or leg (or smoked ham hock)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon fat

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 4–5 cups chicken broth or water

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for finishing)

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Instructions

1. Clean greens thoroughly: Remove tough stems, wash well (grit hides!), and chop.

2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Add smoked turkey, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

4. Stir in greens and cabbage, a handful at a time until wilted.

5. Pour in broth until greens are mostly covered.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add vinegar if using.

8. Remove smoked meat, shred it, and return to pot.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra rich: Add a tablespoon of bacon grease at the start.

• Spicier: Add a chopped jalapeño or hot sauce.

• Short on time: Pressure cook 25–30 minutes.

• Vegan option: Use smoked paprika + liquid smoke, vegetable broth, and add mushrooms for depth.

Serve with cornbread, rice, or black-eyed peas.

If you want, I can make it Louisiana-style, quick stovetop, or slow cooker.