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Southern-Style Collard Greens

Delicious Southern-Style Collard Greens Recipe with Ham Hock

Enjoy this delicious Southern-Style Collard Greens recipe featuring tender greens, smoky ham hock, and rich flavors. Perfect as a side dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch collard greens (about 1 pound)
  • 1 piece smoked ham hock
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Thoroughly wash the collard greens to remove grit. Remove tough stems and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in the smoked ham hock and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add collard greens and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  5. Simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the greens are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize by using turkey instead of ham or adding spices for extra flavor. Serve as a side for a comforting Southern meal.

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