Braised Collard Greens

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This recipe for braised collard greens simmers them in stock with ham hocks, salt pork, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar until tender and delicious.

Ingredients

3 quarts chicken stock
2 pounds fresh ham hocks
1/2 pound salt pork
1 cup chopped onion
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 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

1 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.
2 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.