Collard Greens with Ham

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• Canola oil
• 1/4 pound country ham, diced
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 3 to 4 bunches (2 to 3 pounds) collard greens

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a rondeau over medium-high heat. Brown the diced ham until it is fully colored and its fat is rendered.
2. Sweat the shallots in the fat.
3. Add the cleaned, chopped collards, and cover a third of the height with chicken stock. Turn up the heat and bring to a vigorous simmer. Cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to low.
4. Cook until desired tenderness. Stir occasionally. The collards tend to dry out around the edges as they cook. Add more stock or water if necessary.
5. Season to taste.
Serve the greens in their cooking liquid. Do not pour off or discard.