38min 4 ppl
Southern Collard Greens
146 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
146 min · 6 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
220 kcalper person
Protein 18g
Carbs 6g
Fats 14g
About this dish
Collard greens simmered low and slow with smoked ham hock until silky and richly seasoned by the pot likker they cook in - true Southern soul food.
Allergy Info
Celery
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Collard greensstemmed and roughly chopped500 g
- Oniondiced1
- Garlic clovesminced2 cloves
Meat & Poultry
- Smoked ham hock400 g
Tins & Jars
- Chicken stock1000 ml
Spices & Seasonings
- Cayenne pepper0.25 tsp
- Black pepper0.25 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Apple cider vinegar1 tbsp
Utensils
- Large pot
- Ladle
- Chef's knife
Method
1
Cook the onion in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Add the ham hock, chicken stock, cayenne pepper and black pepper, bring to a simmer and cook for 90 minutes until the ham hock is very tender.
Approx. 90 minutes
4
Lift out the ham hock, shred the meat from the bone and discard the skin and bone, then return the meat to the pot.
Approx. 6 minutes
5
Add the collard greens and simmer for 40 minutes until silky and tender.
Approx. 40 minutes
6
Stir in the cider vinegar and serve hot with a ladle of the cooking liquid.
Approx. 3 minutes
