How to Make Braised Collard Greens - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish to complement your meal, look no further than braised collard greens. This Southern staple is a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious and hearty vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals. Collard greens are known for their slightly bitter, earthy flavor, which is complemented perfectly by the addition of savory and tangy ingredients in this recipe.

Traditionally, collard greens are slow-cooked with ingredients like bacon,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds fresh ham hocks
  • ½ pound salt pork
  • 3 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place 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.
  • Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    582 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 580mg