COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM HOCKS

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A true Southern delicacy, it's hard to even find collards with ham hocks served in other parts of the country. But once you've had them, they're sure to be a staple at all your cookouts. Be sure to save the pot liquor (the broth leftover after boiling the greens) as a stock for soups and stews!

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
3 cups water
2 hocks smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
6 slices chopped cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 934.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Cindy Callahan
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the ham hocks. The collard greens were still delicious, but I think they would have been even better with the ham hocks.


Sedzro Rejoice Deladem
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, the collard greens were delicious and the ham hocks were cooked perfectly.


Jutt Haider
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the collard greens always turn out delicious. I usually serve it with cornbread and black-eyed peas, and it's a perfect Southern meal.


Misti Rahman Mou
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. The collard greens are tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a wonderful smoky flavor. I always make this dish for my family and friends, and it's always a hit.


Mahesh Kamati
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the collard greens, and they were asking me for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


smm sajith
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This is my go-to recipe for collard greens. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The collard greens are always tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a wonderful smoky flavor.


Hifza Malik
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook collard greens, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The ham hocks add a lot of flavor to the dish, and the collard greens are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


RABBIL RAHAMAN
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I usually make it after Easter or Christmas, when I have a lot of leftover ham. The collard greens are a great way to add some vegetables to the meal.


brandonlaquinario
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the ham hocks. The collard greens were still delicious, but I think they would have been even better with the ham hocks.


Tushal Kumar
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, the collard greens were delicious and the ham hocks were cooked perfectly.


Note Nine
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the collard greens always turn out delicious. I usually serve it with cornbread and black-eyed peas, and it's a perfect Southern meal.


Js Hodge
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. The collard greens are tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a wonderful smoky flavor. I always make this dish for my family and friends, and it's always a hit.


Christopher Watson
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I'm not usually a fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham hocks added a lot of flavor to the dish, and the collard greens were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Hamed36 Abro
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the collard greens, and they were asking me for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


Breshna Aimaq
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This recipe was amazing! The collard greens were so tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks were cooked to perfection. I served it with cornbread and black-eyed peas, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Ronda Holmes
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I've been looking for a good collard greens recipe for a while, and this one is definitely a keeper! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfect. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Koko King
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These collard greens were absolutely delicious! The ham hocks added a wonderful smoky flavor to the dish, and the collard greens were cooked perfectly - tender but still with a bit of a bite. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.