Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens
Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens bring tender, silky leaves infused with smoky richness from ham hocks and a gentle kick of heat from red pepper flakes. The pot liquor is savory and satisfying, perfect for spooning over cornbread. Serve this comforting side at Sunday suppers, holiday spreads, or any time you’re craving classic Southern warmth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Simmered Southern 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
- 25 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water and the ham hock in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes to the pot. Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the vegetable oil and continue to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Calories 608.17 kcal High 30%
- Protein 38.52 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 52.28 g 19%
- Total Fat 28.65 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 6.02 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 108.66 mg High 36%
- Sodium 2291.51 mg High 100%
- Dietary Fiber 10.39 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 14.36 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 50.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1079.28 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 338.69 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 28.46 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Slow Simmered Southern Collard Greens is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Collard Greens, Red Pepper Flakes, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 608.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Collard Greens, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt & Pepper, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 608.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens healthy?
- Slow-Simmered Southern Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 608.17 calories and 38.52 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2291.51 mg (100% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.02 g (30% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). 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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