 |
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
An excellent and easy side dish to any meal! Light, full of flavorl, and definitely satisfying.. Ingredients:
5 bunches collard greens |
chicken broth |
2 smoked ham hocks |
1/2 cup sugar (divided into two 1/4 cups) |
1/2 yellow onion, chopped |
1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce (optional) |
2 tablespoons vinegar |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
salt (to taste) |
pepper (to taste) |
1 tablespoon garlic powder |
Directions:
1. Directions:.
2. In a clean sink, filled with water, add greens. Thoroughly wash any dirt/grit. Drain. Remove tough stems, roll 4-6 leaves at a time, and chop into 1 inch pieces. Place back into sink.
3. In a large dutch oven, bring 2 cans (4 cups) broth to a boil, add ham hocks, onion, garlic, hot sauce, vinegar, 1/4 c sugar, and seasoning. Lower heat, Cover and simmer 1 hr 30 mins (make sure that the liquid covers half the ham hock, if not add additional chicken broth).
4. Add greens. When greens have reduced down, add the remaining 1/4 c sugar. Toss to combine. Cover and cook for another 1 hr 30 mins - 2 hours. If the ham hocks have not shredded, remove, chop and return to pan.
5. Serve and enjoy!
|
|