COLLARD GREENS:

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 1/4 pounds collard greens
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For the collard greens: Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic, hot red pepper flakes and onions until softened. Add the chicken stock, maple syrup, cider vinegar and smoked ham hock to the onions and bring to a boil. Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch strips. Add the collard greens to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir together well. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.