COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM HOCKS

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A true Southern delicacy, it's hard to even find collards with ham hocks served in other parts of the country. But once you've had them, they're sure to be a staple at all your cookouts. Be sure to save the pot liquor (the broth leftover after boiling the greens) as a stock for soups and stews!

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
3 cups water
2 hocks smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
6 slices chopped cooked bacon

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.
Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 934.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g