Collard greens partially frozen in fridge

Question

I have whole leaf collard greens that I bought fresh, unwashed. They partially froze in the back of my fridge. They look fine besides that, only some browning on the leaf edges. Should I do a cool water bath to thaw &amp;amp; clean them? How should I cook them?

Emma · Answer

Thank you so much! That really helps. I’m going to add them to a roasted tomatillo stew.

702551 · Answer

No matter what I'd wash them anyhow to remove sand/grit/dirt. I'd remove the ugliest bits first.

How I would cook them would depend on their condition. I've cooked them until they are completely dead (Southern style) and less so.

Generally speaking, soups/stews are a good destination for frost-damaged greens. This has been the case for millennia, not just the last few months on Instagram/Tik Tok.

Use your best judgment relative to those who will be joining you at your dinner table.

Collard greens partially frozen in fridge

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