Description
A classic Southern dish featuring tender collard greens cooked with flavorful smoked ham hocks, creating a hearty and comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with cornbread.
Ingredients
Scale
Collard Greens:
- 2 pounds fresh collard greens (washed, stems removed, and leaves cut into strips)
Ham Hocks:
- 2 smoked ham hocks
Broth Mixture:
- 8 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Hot sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine ham hocks, chicken broth, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour until ham hocks are tender.
- Cook the Greens: Add collard greens to the pot in batches, cooking until wilted. Simmer covered for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Finish the Dish: Remove ham hocks, shred the meat, and return to the greens. Stir in apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with cornbread and hot sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding broth.
- This dish can also be made in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
