Collard Greens

By Lsweetnell

Smoked ham hock and chicken broth add mouth-watering southern charm to authentic collard greens.

Ingredients

• 2 cartons (32-ounce) chicken broth (8 cups total)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 2 packages (1-pound) fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 130mins

Preparation

Step 1

In 10-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat broth over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and ham hock. Heat to boiling.

Carefully add collards greens, one bag at a time. Once greens have wilted, stir in salt, pepper and vinegar.

Cover; cook 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until greens reach your desired tenderness.