Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens
Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens deliver tender, silky leaves infused with smoky depth from ham hocks and bacon, brightened by a splash of apple cider vinegar. The broth becomes rich and peppery, creating a comforting potlikker perfect for sopping with cornbread. Serve this side at Sunday dinners, cookouts, or holiday tables alongside roasted meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 2
Pour in the chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- 3
Strain out the solids and turn the heat back up to high. Add the collards and return to a boil. Add the bacon, reduce the heat to a simmer, and keep simmering until the greens are tender, about 1 hour.
- 4
Ladle the collards into bowls with a little of the stock and serve.
- Calories 140.44 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.48 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 20.12 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.44 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 591.25 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.17 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 64.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 165.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 37.99 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.25 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ham Hock Braised Collard Greens is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Stock, and Collard Greens. Each serving provides about 140.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Fully Cooked Bacon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 140.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens healthy?
- Ham Hock-Braised Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 140.44 calories and 5.48 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 591.25 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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