Braised Collard Greens
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
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3 quarts chicken stock
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2 pounds fresh ham hocks
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1/2 pound salt pork
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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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.