Braised Collard Greens With Ham Hocks Recipe

Name: Braised Collard Greens With Ham Hocks Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (680g) meaty smoked ham hocks (see note); 2 medium yellow onions (about 1 pound; 450g), sliced into 2-inch lengths; 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed; 2 quarts (1.9L) homemade chicken stock, low-sodium store-bought chicken broth, or water; 3 pounds (1.3kg) collard greens, woody stems trimmed and leaves cut into thick ribbons; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Apple cider vinegar, to taste (optional)

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3h 5m

This braised collard greens with ham hocks recipe is a Southern classic. The meaty smoked ham hocks add flavor to the tender collard greens. Combined with onions, garlic, and chicken stock, this dish is savory and satisfying. A touch of apple cider vinegar adds the perfect finishing touch.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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1 1/2 pounds (680g) meaty smoked ham hocks (see note)

2 medium yellow onions (about 1 pound; 450g), sliced into 2-inch lengths

4 medium cloves garlic, crushed

2 quarts (1.9L) homemade chicken stock, low-sodium store-bought chicken broth, or water

3 pounds (1.3kg) collard greens, woody stems trimmed and leaves cut into thick ribbons

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Apple cider vinegar, to taste (optional)

Steps

In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine ham hocks, onions, garlic, and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook at a bare simmer until hocks are very tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Remove ham hocks from liquid, transfer to a cutting board, and pull bones from meaty and fatty parts. Discard bones. Chop up meat into chunks and return it to pot.

Add collard greens, pressing down to submerge in liquid. Return to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until collards are very tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar to taste, if desired, then serve. (You can add vinegar to the pot, or let individual diners season their greens with it at the table.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480kcal

24%
Fat

27g

1%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

13g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

40g

2%
Cholesterol

100mg

5%
Sodium

1,600mg

80%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Braised Collard Greens With Ham Hocks Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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