Cheryl's Spicy Collard Greens

Name: Cheryl's Spicy Collard Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 155 min
Total time: 175 min
Ingredients: 1 quart water, or as needed; 3 ham hocks; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

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My husband's favorite collard greens recipe! Leftovers freeze well for future use!

Recipe by Cheryl Wildman Groves

Published on December 21, 2009

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 quart water, or as needed
3 ham hocks
2 tablespoons salt
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Directions

Combine water, ham hocks, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove ham hocks from the water and discard.
Add collard greens, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the water. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

You can keep the ham hocks in the water while collards are simmering, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263	Calories
12g	Fat
30g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 1791mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 27mg	134%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 315mg	7%

* 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.