Collard Greens

Greens with Ham Hock are a southern classic! These slow cooked greens are full of flavor and perfect for Sunday dinner.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword collard greens, comfort food, ham hocks, southern food

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Servings

Calories 489kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced
4 - 6 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 lbs ham hock
3 bunches collard greens

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and crushed red pepper. Saute just until garlic is fragrant about 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and add ham hock. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until ham hock is tender. Remove and chop meat into pieces.
Rinse greens thoroughly. Let them soak in water then pick them up and let the water drain off. Repeat until greens are cleaned. Chop.
Add greens to pot. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add ham hock and vinegar to pot. Stir and serve.

Notes

It is very important to rinse the greens, they can be really sandy.

Use low sodium chicken stock because the ham hock can be salty.

Crushed red pepper will add a little heat but not too much. If you're unsure start with 1/4 teaspoon and then have some on the table for people to add their own.

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