Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 quarts chicken stock; 2 pounds fresh ham hocks; 0.5 pound salt pork; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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My grandma Ollie-Belle made the best braised collard greens. This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The pot-liquor is the key to great greens. Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice.

Submitted by THYME4MA

Updated on January 28, 2025

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

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

Directions

Add chicken stock, ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and pepper flakes to a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 30 minutes.
Add collard greens to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

582	Calories
48g	Fat
13g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 582
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g	62%
Saturated Fat 17g	85%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 1657mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g	49%
Vitamin C 43mg	47%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 580mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Braised Collard Greens

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