Collard Greens
Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Ham Hock
Tender collard greens braised low and slow in a rich, smoky pot liquor with ham hock, onion, and a splash of vinegar. Soul food at its most honest and satisfying.
Collard greens take time. That's the whole point. The low simmer, the pot liquor developing, the greens going from tough to silky — you can't rush what the pot is doing. Give it the time and you'll understand why people fight over the pot liquor at the end.
— BluIngredients
Steps
- 01Strip collard leaves from the tough center stem by folding the leaf in half and pulling. Stack and slice into 1-inch strips. Wash thoroughly in cold water — several times if needed.
- 02In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion in a drizzle of oil 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add ham hock and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 03Add collard greens in batches — they will wilt down dramatically. Add vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Cover and simmer on LOW for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 04Remove ham hock, pull any meat off the bone, and return meat to the pot. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar if desired. The pot liquor should be deeply flavorful.
Blu's Tips
Low and slow. Pot liquor worth fighting over. Soul food done right. — Blu
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