Southern Collard Greens

Slow-simmered collard greens cooked with smoked ham hock for deep Southern flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh collard greens, stemmed and chopped
• 1 smoked ham hock (or 1/2 lb smoked turkey)
• 6 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease or oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring the ham hock and water or broth to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes to build a flavorful broth.
2. Heat the bacon grease in the pot area or add the onion to the broth and cook until softened.
3. Add the chopped collard greens, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 to 60 minutes, until the greens are very tender.
5. Stir in the vinegar at the end and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve the greens with some of the pot liquor.

Notes

Paula Deen’s Southern-style Collard Greens.