Down Home Collard Greens Recipes

DOWN-HOME COLLARD GREENS

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Make and share this Down-Home Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Collard Greens

Time 5h30m

Yield 3 lbs. greens, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup beef broth (double strength)
1 cup water
2 smoked ham hocks (9 oz. each)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 lbs collard greens, well rinsed, thick stems trimmed off and discarded, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips
salt

Steps:

In a large pot, combine the broth, water, ham hocks, garlic, vinegar, sugar and red pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the collard greens in batches, covering the pan and waiting for each batch to wilt before adding the next batch. Transfer to a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook until the greens are very tender, 4-5 hours on low. Remove the ham hocks, remove and discard the skin. Remove the meat from the bones, coarsely chop the meat, and return to the slow cooker. Season the greens with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.8

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

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My grandmother made the best southern collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. -Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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