A delicious, Southern-style dish featuring collard greens cooked with savory ham.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches collard greens washed and chopped
- 1 pound ham hocks smoked
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the ham hocks and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the collard greens, a handful at a time, until all are added and begin to wilt.
- Add apple cider vinegar and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes until greens are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks, shred the meat, and return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg