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braised collard greens

(7 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sheila Charette
Orlando, FL

My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice."

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These greens are perfectly seasoned... a terrific go-to recipe!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For braised collard greens

  • 2 lb
    collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 lb
    fresh ham hocks
  • 1/2 lb
    salt pork
  • 3 qt
    chicken stock
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 2 tsp
    red wine vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make braised collard greens

  • 1
    Place ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
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