Classic Southern Collard Greens

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4.82 from 27 votes

Classic Southern Collard Greens

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

2 pounds washed and chopped collard greens
3 quarts water
1 smoked ham hock
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
1 clove garlic
1/2 yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

Combine water, ham hock, bullion cubes, salt, garlic, and onion in a large pot and bring to a boil.*
Carefully add collards allowing them to cook down a minute or two to allow the rest to fit into the pot.
Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every now and then, or until the collards are tender. When ready to serve, stir in the vinegar. If you'd like, remove the ham hock and shred the meat. Return the meat to the greens and serve.

Notes

*If you have some extra time, give the broth/potlikker a head start by simmering the ham hock, garlic, and onion in the water, covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then add the salt and collard greens.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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