Southern as You Can Get Collard Greens

Southern as You Can Get Collard Greens
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    888

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern comfort with these deeply flavorful collard greens. Simmered low and slow with smoked ham hocks, this dish is a celebration of tradition and taste.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    35 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    503 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped collard greens and smoked ham hocks. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Pour in the condensed chicken broth and water. Add the distilled white vinegar. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remember that the ham hocks will also impart saltiness, so start conservatively. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the pot and simmer gently for at least 1 hour, or until the collard greens are tender and the ham hocks are falling apart. Check occasionally and add more water if needed to keep the greens submerged. (60 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, consider browning the ham hocks in a skillet before adding them to the pot.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a delightful hint of spice.
These collard greens are even better the next day, as the flavors meld together beautifully.
Serve with hot sauce for an extra kick.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 296 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Otto Schultz

    The red pepper flakes added just the right amount of heat. So delicious!

  • Alfonzo Wiegand

    My grandmother always made collard greens like this. It brought back so many good memories.

  • Dexter Schinner

    I love how easy this recipe is. Just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

  • Benedict Koch

    These collard greens were amazing! The flavor was so deep and smoky. My family loved them!

  • Gino Johns

    I added a little bit of brown sugar and it was the perfect touch of sweetness. So good!

  • Madaline Casper

    I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The greens were so tender and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!

  • Bridie Mcdermott

    I've made collard greens before, but this recipe is by far the best. The ham hocks really make a difference.

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