How to Make Southern-Style Collard Greens - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love traditional southern cooking, collard greens are a beloved staple of the cuisine. These hearty, flavorful greens are a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations in the southern United States. With their rich, smoky flavor and tender texture, Southern-style collard greens are a true comfort food that pairs perfectly with fried chicken, cornbread, and other southern favorites. If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish to add to your repertoire, look ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
  • 3 (1 pound) packages collard greens, trimmed
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1687mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 209mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 389mg