Best Ginas Best Collard Greens Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 bundles collard greens
3 cups salted water
3 large smoked ham hocks
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Thoroughly wash collard greens, be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender and remove from pan. In the same saucepan, add collard greens and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook greens for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until water reduces, add more water and additional salt and sugar, to taste.

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 bundles collard greens
4 cups salted water
3 large smoked ham hocks
1 cup sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Chop collard greens.
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover for about 90 minutes. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender. In the same saucepan, add remaining ingredients and collard greens.
Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.