braised collard greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced; 2 pound(s) fresh ham hocks; 1/2 pound(s) salt pork; 3 quart(s) chicken stock; 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 2 - bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) white sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) red wine vinegar; - salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Sheila Charette

Orlando, FL

Updated on Mar 16, 2011

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."

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

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

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 pounds fresh ham hocks
1/2 pound salt pork
3 quarts chicken stock
1 cup chopped onion
2 - bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make braised collard greens

Step 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.

Step 2

Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil.
Step 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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