Collard Greens

Collard Greens is a common side dish in the South. In addition to being delicious, they are good for you.

 

 

 

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Collard Greens

Collard 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: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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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

  1. Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion.
  2. Wash off ham hock and add to the pot.
  3. Add red pepper and salt.
  4. Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour.

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