Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Simmer Time, divided
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 12 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks
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Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 ham hocks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 64 ounces unsalted chicken stock
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 2 pounds Collard Greens bagged already chopped and rinsed for you!
- 1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Score the ham hocks in a diamond pattern, cutting through the skin to expose the meat.
- In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and sear the ham hocks on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
- Add the chicken stock.
- Add garlic powder, and onion powder, stir in the seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Take the ham hocks out and place them on a plate to cool.
- While the ham hocks cool, add the collards to the pot.
- Stir in the seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the ham hocks are cool to the touch, pick the meat off the bone. Discard the bone, skin, and gristle. Add the meat to the pot with the collards at any time. Add the butter.
- Stir it in. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve.
- Enjoy every bite!
Notes
- I cannot stress enough that unsalted chicken stock must be used. The ham hock and seasoned salt add the perfect amount of salt, if salted stock is used it will be overly salted.
- I cannot stress enough that unsalted chicken stock must be used. The ham hock and seasoned salt add the perfect amount of salt, if salted stock is used it will be overly salted.
- These are the most flavorful, tender collards you will ever eat. I have gotten rave reviews for 20+ years since making my collards this way. I’m famous for them around the holidays!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3853IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3853IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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