🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 bunches collard greens
• 4 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• Salt, black pepper

👨‍🍳 Steps:

1. Cook bacon until crispy.
2. Remove bacon, keep grease.
3. Sauté onion & garlic in grease.
4. Add chopped greens and stir.
5. Pour broth and season.
6. Simmer 45 minutes.
7. Add vinegar + bacon back in.

👉 Flavor: smoky, rich, well-balanced.

🍖 MAMA STYLE (Deep Southern, Pork-Rich)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 bunches collard greens
• 1 smoked ham hock or pork neck
• 1 onion
• 5 cups water or broth
• Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

👨‍🍳 Steps:

1. Boil ham hock in water for 45 minutes.
2. Add onion.
3. Add greens and seasoning.
4. Cover and cook 1–1.5 hours until tender.
5. Remove meat, shred, return to pot.

👉 Flavor: deep, rich, traditional “Sunday dinner” taste.

🍲 DAUGHTER STYLE (Modern, Loaded & Flavorful)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 bunches greens (mix collard + kale)
• 1 smoked sausage (sliced)
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 cups broth
• Salt & pepper

👨‍🍳 Steps:

1. Brown sausage in pot.
2. Add onion & garlic.
3. Add greens and stir.
4. Add broth + spices.
5. Simmer 40–50 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.

👉 Flavor: bold, hearty, slightly spicy.

👵 GRANNY STYLE (Simple, Pure, Old-School)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 bunches greens
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp vinegar

👨‍🍳 Steps:

1. Wash and chop greens well.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Add greens and salt.
4. Cook 30–40 minutes.
5. Add vinegar before serving.

👉 Flavor: clean, simple, natural greens taste.

💡 Pro Tips (All Styles)

• Always wash greens 3 times (they’re sandy!)
• Cut stems smaller—they take longer to cook
• Low & slow = best flavor
• Serve with cornbread or rice 😋

😍 Which One Would You Choose?

• Auntie = balanced
• Mama = rich & meaty
• Daughter = modern twist
• Granny = simple & healthy