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Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
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Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

This easy recipe for collard greens with ham hocks is a wonderful option if you're looking for a savory Southern side dish! Collard greens are a soul food staple that can be served at any meal from Sunday dinner to backyard BBQs. Try these collard greens with ham hocks this summer and you might find your families new favorite side dish!
Provided by: Angela
Total time: 125 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American,Southern
Number of ingredients: 9

Ingredients:

2 lbs ham hocks ((about 2-3 hocks or smoked ham hocks))
8 cups water ((or chicken broth))
3 lbs collard greens ((washed and cut- *see note))
½ cup white onion ((finely chopped))
1 Tbsp garlic ((minced))
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper ((to taste))
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Boil your ham hocks in 8 cups of water (or chicken broth). Once boiling, reduce the heat and let your ham simmer for 1 hour.
Add
Next, increase the heat to medium-high. Add onion, garlic, seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and then stir. Stir in the collard greens a bit at a time so that you can fit them into your Dutch oven or pot.
Simmer
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
(Optional) After cooking and before serving, remove the ham hocks and chop the meaty bits into bite-sized chunks, then return them to the pot.
serve
Remove from heat when done and serve immediately.

Notes: Southern Greens with Ham Hocks, In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, season generously with salt and pepper, …

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Southern Collard Green with Ham Hocks

Collard Greens with Ham Hocks is a traditional Southern comfort food side dish. This easy-to-make recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and is packed with flavor. Serve these delicious tender greens with a rack of ribs or crispy fried chicken for the perfect soul food dinner.
Provided by: Jennifer Stewart
Total time: 275 minutes
Cook time: 270 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 9

Ingredients:

2 Ham hocks (smoked)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 cups Chicken stock (unsalted)
2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Onion powder
2 pounds Collard Greens (cleaned, chopped)
1 tablespoon Seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Butter (UNSALTED)

Nutrition:

Calories: 140 calories
Carbohydrate: 12 grams carbohydrates
Cholesterol: 18 milligrams cholesterol
Fat: 7 grams fat
Fiber: 3 grams fiber
Protein: 9 grams protein
Saturated Fat: 2 grams saturated fat
Serving Size: 1 cup
Sodium: 644 milligrams sodium
Sugar: 3 grams sugar
Trans Fat: 0 grams trans fat
Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams unsaturated fat

How to cook:

Score the ham hocks in a diamond pattern with a knife, cutting through the skin to expose the meat.
In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and sear the ham hocks on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
Add the chicken stock, garlic powder, and onion powder, stir in the seasonings.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
Take the ham hocks out and place them on a plate to cool.
While the ham hocks cool, add the collards to the pot.
Stir in the seasoned salt and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once the ham hocks are cool to the touch, pick the meat from the bone. Discard the bone, skin, and fat.
Add the meat to the pot with the collards at any time. Add the butter and stir it in.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Notes: Southern-Style Collard Greens With Smoked Ham Hocks, 1 day ago· Step 2. Once the ham hocks are ready, remove them from the water, then remove most of the meat from the bone, and cut into smaller pieces. Place …

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Slow cooker collard greens are a classic Southern dish that can be served any night of the week. This fuss-free greens recipe produces flavorful, tender greens. Free up your stove-top and make this easy collard greens recipe in the slow cooker!
Provided by: Shannon Epstein
Total time: 260 minutes
Cook time: 240 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Number of ingredients: 7

Ingredients:

How to cook:

Wash greens & remove stems. Add greens to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar. Pour apple cider vinegar and broth on top.
If you are using smoked meat, rinse off the meat and add it on top of the greens.
Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
If you used smoked meat, remove the meat and shred it. Place the shredded meat back in the slow cooker.
If needed, add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.

Notes: Braised Collard Greens With Ham Hocks Recipe, Directions. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine ham hocks, onions, garlic, and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook at a bare …

Southern Collard Greens (+Video)

This Collard Greens with Ham Bone recipe is a classic southern side dish that is so simple to make and works great with leftover ham.
Provided by: Brandie @ The Country Cook
Total time: 245 minutes
Cook time: 240 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 10

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 leftover ham bone with some meat still attached ((or 2 ham hocks))
64 ounces unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 pounds chopped collard greens
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, (or to taste)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Place a large stockpot or 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
Once hot, add the oil, place the ham bone in the oil and get a good sear on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Slowly add in the chicken stock along with the garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot.
Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower to a simmer. Simmer for at least an hour.
Using tongs, take the ham bone out and set aside on a plate to cool.
Add the collards to the pot. You may need to do this in batches and stir them in to wilt.
Add the seasoned salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for at least 2 hours or until desired tenderness.
Once the ham bone has cooled to the touch, pick off any remaining meat.
Add the meat back to the pot, stir in the butter and let it melt. Then serve!

Notes: Collard Greens in the Instant Pot, Instructions. Wash your collards at least 2 times to make sure you get all of the sand off. Rinse them and tear them off the stem and soak the torn …