Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 2 lb Bone-In Ham; 3 qt Chicken Stock; 2 lb Collard Greens; 1 cup Diced Onion; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 0.5 lb Salt Pork; 2 tbsp Sugar

Side Dish 🥗 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Gluten-Free

Braised Collard Greens simmer in a smoky, pork-enriched broth with ham hocks and salt pork, rounded by a touch of sugar and gentle heat from red pepper flakes. Tender greens soak up the savory stock and finish with a splash of red wine vinegar for brightness. A soulful side dish ideal alongside roast meats or holiday spreads.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 10 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the chicken stock, ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and pepper flakes in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
2

Add the collard greens to the pot and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and black pepper.