braised collard greens
(7 ratings)
My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice."
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These greens are perfectly seasoned... a terrific go-to recipe!
— The Test Kitchen
@kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For braised collard greens
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2 lbcollard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
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2 lbfresh ham hocks
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1/2 lbsalt pork
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3 qtchicken stock
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1 cchopped onion
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2bay leaves
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1/4 tspred pepper flakes
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2 Tbspwhite sugar
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2 tspred wine vinegar
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How To Make braised collard greens
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1Place ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. -
2Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil.
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3Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
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