Braised Collard Greens

These braised collard greens are simmered in stock with ham hocks, salt pork, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar until tender and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 582 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup chopped onion
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 3 quarts chicken stock
• 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 pounds fresh ham hocks
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 pound salt pork

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour chicken stock into a large pot. Add ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stir collard greens into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.