Classic side dish in the American south, these collard greens are simmered with a ham hock for a great flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 2 hourshours
Total Time: 2 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6people
Ingredients
1ham hock(about 1 pound)
5quarts(5 litres) water
2tbspsalt
1/2tbspblack pepper
1/2tbspgarlic powder
1/2tspcayenne pepper
2bunches collard greens
vinegar, optional
hot sauce, optional
Instructions
Add water, ham hock, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper to a large pot or dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, so the water is at a low boil. Cook for about 1 hour.
Wash the collard greens, then cut off and discard the stem. Slice the collard greens into 1 inch strips.
Remove ham hock from the water and let it cool.
Add the sliced collard greens to the water and cook at a low boil for about 1 hour.
Once the ham hock has cooled, remove all the meat from the bone and cut it into small chunks. Add the chopped meat to the pot.
After the greens have cooked for an hour, drain the water.
Serve as a side dish with vinegar and/or hot sauce