Braised Collard Greens Recipe
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Braised Collard Greens

By: THYME4MA 
"My Grandma Ollie-Belle made the best 'greens.' This recipe is as close to hers as I could come. The 'pot-liquor' is the key to great greens!! Serve with fresh green onions and black-eyed peas with rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 pounds fresh ham hocks
  • 1/2 pound salt pork
  • 3 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Place ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 582 | Total Fat: 48.1g | Cholesterol: 103mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by CLCOFFMAN   view full review
This is fantastic. Now all my southern friends prefer my greens to theirs. The only changes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by SARAJMT1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful way to cook greens of all types. I use 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar along...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Mulligan!   view full review
My mother and grandmother made collard greens every New Years Day for as long as I can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by THYME4MA   view full review
I have read all the reviews and I am so grateful everyone loved this recipe. I am sorry my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by nolagyrl   view full review
This is one of the best "Greens" recipes ever...and this is from a girl born and raised in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by Mustardseed   view full review
I am a Texas hillbilly and have eaten greens all my life. This was delicious even to my city...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by Kaiser Mike   view full review
Delicious. I made these w/ the leftover honey-baked ham bone and they came out great! Didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2005 by COLEY2   view full review
Ive made greens before using a Rachel Ray recipe but and they were "ok" but these were great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by Teresa L. Gab.   view full review
I am a country girl at heart and this recipe truly delivered a nice updated taste.I let these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by RESA1   view full review
A very full-flavored dish--a little salty, but otherwise quite good.

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