Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Name: Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 medium white onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock; 3 cups water; 2 smoked ham hocks; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped; 6 slices chopped cooked bacon

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A true Southern delicacy, it's hard to even find collards with ham hocks served in other parts of the country. But once you've had them, they're sure to be a staple at all your cookouts. Be sure to save the pot liquor (the broth leftover after boiling the greens) as a stock for soups and stews!

Recipe by Brian Genest

Published on May 9, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
3 cups water
2 smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
6 slices chopped cooked bacon

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.
Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236	Calories
17g	Fat
7g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 935mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 26mg	132%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 357mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.