Braised Collard Greens

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My grandma Ollie-Belle made the best braised collard 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.

Submitted by THYME4MA
Updated on July 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts chicken stock

  • 2 pounds fresh ham hocks

  • ½ pound salt pork

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced

  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pour chicken stock into a large pot. Add ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.

  2. Stir collard greens into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

582 Calories
48g Fat
13g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 582
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g 62%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1657mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 43mg 47%
Calcium 188mg 14%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 580mg 12%

* 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.

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