April Duncan
@dunapr
Southern-Style Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hocks
A hearty and flavorful Southern-style dish featuring tender collard greens simmered with smoked ham hocks, sweet onions, and garlic, finished with a tangy apple cider vinegar and a hint of sweetness. Perfect as a side dish or a comforting main course.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:9
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time3 min.
- Total time23 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 2 medium, finely chopped
- 2
- 4 cloves, finely chopped
- 3 (32 ounce) containers
- 3 (1 pound) packages, trimmed
- 1/3 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon, or to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southern-Style Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hocks.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients and prepping them as needed.
Step 2
In a large stockpot, combine the chopped onions, smoked ham hocks, and minced garlic.
Step 3
Pour in the chicken broth and set the heat to medium.
Step 4
Let this delicious mixture simmer for about 1 to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender and fall off the bone.
Step 5
Once the ham hocks are perfectly tender, it’s time to add in the collard greens, a splash of apple cider vinegar, a sprinkle of white sugar, and a dash of salt and black pepper.
Step 6
Give everything a good stir to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 7
Continue to let the pot simmer for another 1 to 2 hours, or until the collard greens reach your preferred level of tenderness.
Step 8
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 9
Enjoy the comforting aroma and the rich flavors of this hearty dish as you share it with family and friends!.