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Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks

Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern style side dish is a crowd pleaser and simple to make.

Prep Time
12 mins
Simmer Time, divided
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 12 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Score the ham hocks in a diamond pattern, cutting through the skin to expose the meat.
  3. In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and sear the ham hocks on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
  4. Add the chicken stock.
  5. Add garlic powder, and onion powder, stir in the seasonings.
  6. 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.
  7. While the ham hocks cool, add the collards to the pot.
  8. Stir in the seasoned salt and black pepper.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  10. 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.
  11. Stir it in. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  12. Serve.
  13. 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. Iā€™m famous for them around the holidays!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.