Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

A true Southern delicacy, it's hard to even find collards with ham hocks served in other parts of the country. But once you've had them, they're sure to be a staple at all your cookouts. Be sure to save the pot liquor (the broth leftover after boiling the greens) as a stock for soups and stews!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ medium white onion, chopped
• 2 hocks smoked ham hocks
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
• 2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
• 6 slices chopped cooked bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

Step 2

Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 3

Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.