How to Make Big B's Collard Greens - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a big pot of hearty collard greens simmering on the stove, filling the kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of Southern cooking. Whether you're a lifelong fan of this classic dish or you're just discovering the joys of collard greens, you'll love Big B's Collard Greens. This recipe, passed down through generations, is a labor of love, and it's sure to become a staple in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 3 small ham hocks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • water to cover
  • 1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Pour chicken stock into a large pot. Add ham hocks, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create broth.
  • Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Stir meat and collard greens into broth. Simmer until greens reach desired texture, 1 to 5 hours. Season with salt and serve with hot sauce.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 281mg