Makes 8 servings
1 smoked turkey drumstick (about 1 1/4 lb.) 2 qts water 2 lb fresh, young collard greens 3 cloves garlic 1 large onion, chopped 2 hot chili peppers, seeded and chopped 2 c chicken broth 1. Boil water; add turkey. Reduce heat and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours, or until turkey is almost tender. Remove turkey; reserve cooking liquid. 2. Meanwhile, strip tough stems and wash greens three times to remove all grit. Stack the wet greens and roll into tube shape. Slice crosswise into thin strips, or chop. 3. Boil broth. Add greens, garlic, onion, peppers, and turkey. Reduce heat to simmer. Stir often. Cook until collards are tender, 30-40 minutes. Remove meat from bone; serve.
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