Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 turkey drumsticks, frenched
  • 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup sliced okra (reserve some whole okra for garnish)
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked collard greens
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup toasted unsalted peanuts

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
  • Add the turkey drumsticks and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sausage and onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the gingerroot, garlic, sweet potatoes, celery, sliced okra, and chicken stock.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomato, collard greens and cayenne pepper, to taste.
  • Simmer for approximately 15 minutes longer.
  • Add the salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Garnish with whole okra and toasted peanuts.