PORK-STUFFED COLLARD GREENS

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This is adapted from a recipe by Sunny Anderson of the Food Network. She first tasted a similar dish in Hawai'i, but uses collard leaves for a more southern/African flair. I changed the seasonings to be more Hawaiian/Pacific, and the preparation method to make it easier. You can grind your own semi-frozen boneless pork in a food processor if you can't find it pre-ground at the store. Different and tasty, plus carb-friendly!

Provided by ScrumptiousWY

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground pork (not sausage)
collard greens (1 large bunch)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika plus few drops liquid smoke)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Mix pork, soy sauce and all spices together in large bowl. Form into 4 oblong patties. Set aside.
  • Rinse collards well and remove thick bottom part of stems but leave the leaves as intact as possible.
  • Starting at the side where the stem was removed, place 1 pork patty on a raw collard leaf; roll up and wrap 3 more leaves around each patty.
  • Tear up remaining collard leaves not used for wrapping meat into bite-size pieces. Place on the bottom of a large heavy pot. Add broth and top with the pork bundles.
  • Cover pot with lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 40-60 minutes, or until pork is cooked and collards are tender. Serve with rice or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 109.4, Sodium 601.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 32.2

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