Name: Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern United States
Ingredients: 2.00 lbs collard greens; 2.00 lbs ham hocks; 1.00 tbsp olive oil; 1.00 large onion; 2.00 cloves garlic; 1.00 tsp salt; 1.00 tsp black pepper

Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

A traditional Southern dish that combines the smoky flavor of ham hocks with the earthy goodness of collard greens.

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Cooking time: 2 Minutes

Total duration: 2 Minutes

High in Vitamins A, C, and K, and a good source of fiber.

This recipe for Collard Greens with Ham Hocks is a Southern classic, perfect for a hearty family meal. The collard greens are slow-cooked with ham hocks, creating a rich, smoky broth that is full of flavor. This is a great dish for a cold winter's day, and it's also a wonderful way to use leftover ham hocks from a holiday meal.

Ingredients

2 lbs collard greens
2 lbs ham hocks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

comfort food hearty Southern winter Main Course
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short description

Clean collard greens
Saute onion and garlic
Add ham hocks and collard greens
Simmer until tender

detailed description

Wash the collard greens thoroughly and remove the stems.
In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Add the ham hocks and collard greens to the pot.
Season with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 2 hours, until the greens are tender and the ham hocks are falling apart.

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