Down-Home Southern Collard Greens
Down-Home Southern Collard Greens deliver tender leaves simmered low and slow with smoky ham hocks for deep, meaty richness balanced by a bright hint of vinegar. Each bowl is brothy and comforting with a gentle peppery bite, perfect alongside cornbread or barbecue. Serve it at family dinners, holiday spreads, or any time you crave classic Southern comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Down-Home Southern Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the collard greens and ham hocks in a large pot.
- 2
Stir in the chicken broth, water, and vinegar.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Calories 2178.67 kcal High 109%
- Protein 348.21 g Good Source 696%
- Carbohydrate 21.39 g 8%
- Total Fat 79.54 g High 102%
- Saturated Fat 27.88 g High 139%
- Trans Fat 0.72 g High --
- Cholesterol 1192.67 mg High 398%
- Sodium 26473.01 mg High 1151%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 18.5 g --
- Added Sugars 3.12 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 161.97 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 25.47 mg Good Source 142%
- Potassium 4668.3 mg Good Source 99%
- Vitamin A 227.82 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 2.16 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Down Home Southern Collard Greens is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Chicken Broth, Collard Greens, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 2178.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Down-Home Southern Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Chicken Broth, Collard Greens, Salt & Pepper, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Down-Home Southern Collard Greens?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2178.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Down-Home Southern Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Down-Home Southern Collard Greens healthy?
- Down-Home Southern Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 2178.67 calories and 348.21 g of protein, or 696% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 26473.01 mg (1151% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 27.88 g (139% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, 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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