Collard Greens with Tasso

Name: Collard Greens with Tasso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 oz tasso ham, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs fresh collard greens, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp hot sauce

Tender collard greens simmered in a rich broth with spicy cured tasso ham, onion, and garlic. A classic savory side dish with a gentle kick.

70 minEasyServes 6160 cal/serving

CajunSideStovetopHigh FiberLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

8 oz tasso ham, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs fresh collard greens, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp hot sauce

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2

Add 8 oz diced tasso ham and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant, ensuring pork reaches 145 degrees F.
3

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 lbs chopped fresh collard greens, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp hot sauce.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until greens are tender.

Questions

How long does Collard Greens with Tasso keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Collard Greens with Tasso?

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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