Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs collard greens, stems removed; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp salt

Collard greens slow-simmered with smoked ham hock, garlic, and chicken broth until silky and deeply flavored. A soulful Southern classic.

90 minEasyServes 6120 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

2 lbs collard greens, stems removed
1 smoked ham hock
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Rinse 2 lbs collard greens. Remove tough stems, stack leaves, and cut into 1-inch ribbons.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook 5 minutes.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 smoked ham hock and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
5

Add collard greens in batches as they wilt. Cover and reduce heat to low.
6

Simmer for 60-75 minutes until greens are very tender and silky.
7

Remove ham hock, shred any meat back into pot. Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Serve with pot likker.

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Questions

How long does Braised Collard Greens take?

As written, 90 minutes: 15 of prep and 75 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (1 hour 15 minutes): "Simmer for 60-75 minutes until greens are very tender and silky."

What should Braised Collard Greens look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until greens are very tender and silky.

How hot is Braised Collard Greens?

Moderately. The heat in Braised Collard Greens comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Braised Collard Greens gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Braised Collard Greens is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Braised Collard Greens?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 120 calories, with 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 105 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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