5.0 from 12 votes
Collard Greens
Silky, smoky Southern Collard Greens are a classic side dish that taste amazing with a big chunk of cornbread! They are great delicious anytime, but are also a popular addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 749 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hock
- 12 cups water or chicken broth
- 3 pounds collard greens trimmed
- 1/2 large onion finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 3 quarts (12 cups) of water or broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the smoked ham hock, then cover and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the meat is tender.
- Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse the collard greens to remove any dirt or grit. Strip the leaves from the tougher stems that run down the center of each leaf. Stack 5-6 leaves on top of each other and slice into 1/2" to 1" pieces.
- Add the greens to the pot with the meat, along with the onion, sugar, butter, vinegar, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and black pepper. There should be enough liquid to just cover the greens.
- Bring back to a boil, then cover and cook for another 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender.
- Remove the meat from the bones, finely chop, then return the meat to the pan, discarding the bones. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed (add a few dashes of hot sauce if you want more spice to your greens).
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from All Recipes.
- Instead of a ham hock, you could use another smoked meat like smoked turkey wings or smoked neck bones.
- You can buy pre-trimmed packages of collard greens at the store often and save yourself some of the work.
Nutrition Information
Calories
749kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
4257mg
(177%)
Potassium
1954mg
(56%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
17251IU
(345%)
Vitamin C
170mg
(189%)
Calcium
873mg
(87%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 749
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 749kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 4257mg | 177% |
| Potassium | 1954mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 17251IU | 345% |
| Vitamin C | 170mg | 189% |
| Calcium | 873mg | 87% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.