Southern Collard Greens Recipe with Ham Hocks
Make tender Southern collard greens with smoked ham hocks, onions, and garlic. A soulful recipe simmered low and slow for authentic Southern flavor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 316kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh collard greens
- 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ pounds smoked ham hocks
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Prep the greens: Wash thoroughly in cold water, remove tough stems, and coarsely chop the 3 pounds of collards (about 10 cups). This may seem like a lot, but they will break down once cooked.
- Build the broth: In a Dutch oven, combine 32 ounces chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 cup onion, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 1 ¼ pounds smoked ham hocks. Bring to a boil.
- Add greens: Stir in collards, cover, and simmer 1 hour until tender. During this time carefully remove the lid and stir occasionally.
- Finish the ham hocks: Remove, shred the meat, discard bones/fat, then return meat to the pot.
- Season: Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon hot sauce, stir, and simmer another 20–30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8539IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 2mg
