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

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.

Questions

How long does Braised Collard Greens keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Braised Collard Greens?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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