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Soul Food Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

4 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @theres.food.at.home1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • collard greens (stems trimmed, washed, rolled and sliced into ribbons)Produce1 kg
  • ham hocks (rinsed clean)Meat2 pieces
  • water (enough to cover the ham hocks)Other1 litre
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • hot saucePantry15 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • chicken bouillon (or chicken broth)Pantry10 g
  • vinegar (for washing the greens and a splash for the pot)Pantry60 ml
  • butter (real butter, not margarine)Dairy30 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

175kcal

Carbs
10 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
12 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Simmer the ham hocks

    • Rinse the ham hocks and place them in a large pot with the water, adding more water to just cover the meat.
    • Turn the heat to high and season with garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, pepper and chicken bouillon.
    • Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer.
    Step 1

  2. Trim and wash the greens

    • Cut off just the ends of the stems, folding each leaf in half and pulling the stem off, keeping the small tender leaves.
    • Wash the greens thoroughly in water, then add vinegar and more water and repeat, then drain.
    Step 2

  3. Roll and slice the greens

    • Stack a few leaves on top of each other, roll them tightly and slice into half-inch to one-inch ribbons.
    Step 3

  4. Add the greens to the pot

    • Add the sliced greens to the pot with the ham hocks, stir, and keep adding the remaining greens.
    • Add the butter, a splash of vinegar and the garlic cloves, then taste before adding more seasoning or salt.
    Step 4

  5. Cook until tender

    • Cover and cook the greens until tender, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove the ham hocks, mix the greens and drain the broth before serving.
    Step 5
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