American Southern
Southern Collard Greens
Easy · 1 hr 30 min
Serves 6American SouthernDairy-freeNut-freeGluten-free
Slow-braised collards with smoked ham hock and vinegar. Potlikker gold.
1 hr 30 minTotal time
6Serves
3Steps
American SouthernCuisine
Method
Simmer hock
Simmer ham hock in stock with onion and garlic for 45 minutes.
Why: Hock infuses the broth with smoky depth.
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Add collards in batches, wilting each addition. Simmer covered 45 minutes.
Why: Long simmering tenderises tough leaves.
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Shred meat from hock, return to pot. Add vinegar and chilli flakes.
Why: Vinegar brightens the potlikker.
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Chef's tip
Save the potlikker — it's liquid gold for cornbread dunking.
