Southern Style Collard Greens

southern style collard greens

SouthernOtherEasy30 min

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 large bunch (about 3 pounds) of collard greens
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons of minced fresh garlic
  • 3 teaspoons of cider vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons of dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper
  • A few dashes hot pepper sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut off and discard base of stems on the greens, then coarsely chop the upper stems and leaves.

  2. 2

    Wash several times in cold water and drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Place 1 packed cup of greens in a blender or food processor and puree and set aside.

  4. 4

    Place the remaining greens and ham-hock in a large pot and cover with water.

  5. 5

    Bring greens to a rolling boil and add the onions, garlic, vinegar, corn syrup and seasonings to taste, reduce heat to medium.

  6. 6

    Add the pureed collards.

  7. 7

    Cover and cook for 2 hours or until cooked down and tender.

Tags

southern

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