Collard Greens
Collar Greens are a common side dish in the South. In addition to being delicious, they are good for you.
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Collar Greens are a common side dish in the South. In addition to being delicious, they are good for you.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
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- 2 pounds collard greens
- 1 ham hock or 6 slices cooked bacon
- 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion.
- Wash off ham hock and add to the pot.
- Add red pepper and salt.
- Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
