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Southern Collard Greens

SUBMITTED BY: Tina V. Hare  PHOTO BY: sweetazzcandi24 

"A must-eat dish on New Year's day."
Southern Collard Greens Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 36 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham hocks
  • 4 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the water and the ham hock in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  2. Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by MINAMU 
Okay, for all of you who don't know the right way to eat greens, listen up: FIRST,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by MADBALL 
This is how I was taught to make collards by a dear friend from North Carolina, with 2 changes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by ladybug71 
Just a little note from another "Southern Belle", suger is sometimes used in greens(even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by FLEAMARKETADICT 
I only cook Collards once a year - on New Year's Day - so I've never had a favorite recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by PNLewis 
This recipes turns our collards as good as my grandmother's. I have cooked collards according... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by RAS7518 
If you need to leave out the meat like one review suggested (by using olive oil) you will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by ASPINELLI23 
Great recipe! I used this recipe to make collards for the first time. At the suggestion of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by JOETTA BRYANT 
I made these for New Year's. They were great! My mother always made delicious Collards. Since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by MICKVETTE 
I used this recipe with mustard and turnip greens and the meal was delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by ANGEL 
I used smoked pork but it was still excellent! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Southern Collard Greens

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 471

  • Total Fat: 34.3g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 26.8g

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