I Always use fresh. Cut them up how you like.
In the pot, throw some smoked turkey legs/necks or some smoked pork. And a diced onion with some olive oil and a container of chicken broth/stock. Simmer for 1-2hrs.
Then add your collards a little at a time. Til they all fit
Cover and cook for...
I sandblasted and polished mine. Then keep it seasoned with veggie oil. I heat it up pretty hot on stove top and rub the oil in. Very thin. Wipe off any residue. Too much is sticky.
I found mine in my grandpa’s barn. In the dirt. It was covered in baked on crap and rust. It’s slick as snot now.
just chop up all your left over meat. Brisket, pork bbq, grilled chicken, squirrel etc...... throw in some tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, lima beans, bbq sauce, whatever seasoning you like ,maybe some apple cider vinegar and let it cook til you cant take it. You can't mess it up
I cut venison across the grain. Semi frozen almost as thin as i can.
Marinade in a mixture of Dr. Pepper and Jalepenos overnight.
smoke on the traeger for 4-5hrs. so freaking good!