Best Greens With Pot Liquor Recipes

SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS RECIPE

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These authentic Soul Food Collard Greens are braised in a savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture. Serve with cornbread or candied yams for a true downhome meal. Looking for the real deal? This is a true Southern's dream!

Provided by Jocelyn Delk Adams

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 small bunches collard greens (about 3 - 3 1/2 lbs)
1 extra large smoked ham hock (make sure it is meaty!)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp bacon grease
1 tbsp seasoned salt
2 tsp worcheshire sauce
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (you can go down on this to 1/2 teaspoon if you like less heat.)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

Start by pulling and tearing greens away from stems. Take a hand full of greens, roll them up and cut the rolls horizontally into small pieces. We personally remove the stems but this is a personal decision.
Next, add greens to empty clean sink and wash them removing all grit, sand and debris thoroughly with cold water until water becomes clear.
Next rinse the ham hock very well then add to a large pot along with enough water to fully submerge the ham hock then cover with a lid. Cook over medium high heat for about 45 minutes or until ham hock is near being tender.
Once ham hock is almost tender, add greens and about 4-5 additional cups of water or enough to just barely cover greens to the pot. This will become your pot likker.
Add along the rest of the ingredients to the pot and cook while covered for at least 2 hours or until completely tender. Most water should have evaporated by this point just having enough to barely cover the greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POT LIQUOR (LIKKER) SOUP

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This is as Southern as it gets. But the recipe is made quicker by using canned products and prepackaged greens. For New Years, substitute black-eyed peas, and you'll have your green and peas tradition! Serve with nice thick slices of cornbread.

Provided by breezermom

Categories Ham

Time 1h25m

Yield 19 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package fresh collard greens, chopped
2 lbs ham steaks, chopped
2 tablespoons hot sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 red potatoes, diced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (you can use your own stock if you'd like)
2 (16 ounce) cans field peas, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans crowder peas, drained
2 cups water
1/2 cup vermouth
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Bring collard greens and water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch Oven. Remove from heat; drain. Repeat the process if you are boiling in batches.
Toss together the ham and hot sauce; cook in hot oil in the Dutch Oven over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned (while the collards are draining). Add the onion and garlic; saute until tender.
Stir in greens, potato, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.