Southern-Style Collard Greens

Southern-Style Collard Greens
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    564

Experience a taste of the South with these deeply flavorful collard greens. Slow-simmered to perfection with smoked ham hocks, they offer a tender, comforting, and unforgettable side dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    34 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    1687 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View In a large stockpot, combine the finely chopped sweet onions, smoked ham hocks, and minced garlic. Pour in the chicken broth to fully submerge the ingredients. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Allow it to cook gently until the meat from the ham hocks is tender and easily falling off the bone. This process typically takes 1 to 2 hours, infusing the broth with rich, smoky flavors.

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Recipe View Once the ham hocks are tender, stir in the trimmed collard greens, apple cider vinegar, white sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Ensure that the greens are well-mixed with the broth mixture. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Continue to cook the greens until they reach your desired tenderness. This usually takes about 2 more hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

For an even deeper flavor, consider using smoked turkey legs instead of ham hocks.
Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar and sugar to suit your personal taste preferences.
Serve these collard greens as a side dish with classic Southern meals or alongside grilled meats for a comforting and flavorful experience.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 188 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Thomas Raynor

    The simmering time is key! Don't rush it. They need that time to get tender and flavorful.

  • Abel Weissnat

    I added a little bit of hot sauce and it was the perfect amount of spice!

  • Pierce Windler

    This is the closest I've come to my grandmother's recipe. Thank you!

  • Aiyana Shanahan

    I used frozen collard greens and they turned out just as good as fresh. Great recipe!

  • Eulalia Murazik

    These collard greens were amazing! The ham hocks added such a depth of flavor.

  • Joanne Hayes

    Very easy to follow and the results were delicious. Will definitely make again.

  • Johnson Bailey

    I’ve never liked collard greens until I tried this recipe!

  • Christophe Rowe

    The apple cider vinegar really brightens up the dish. A must-try!

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