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Instant Pot - Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Tails

Southern-style collard greens cooked in the Instant Pot with smoked turkey tails.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh collard greens
  • 1 lb. smoked turkey tails
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper
  • sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by putting the water in the instant pot followed by the turkey tails, greens, onion, and the seasoning
  • Set the instant pot to pressure cook for 30 minutes.
  • Let the Instant Pot naturally release the steam for 10 - 15 minutes before opening.

Notes

Serve with a big piece of hot cornbread. If you don't like bitter greens, stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar when finished cooking.
Keyword greens, pressure cooker, smoked turkey tails, soul food