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Southern Style Collard Greens Recipe, a new year's dinner tradition for good luck
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Southern Style Collard Greens

Southern Style Collard Greens are a savory soul food meal and a new year's day tradition throughout the South.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 1 Pot of Collards
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 large Ham Hock or Country Ham Cooking Pieces. You can also use a smoked turkey leg if you have one frozen from your Christmas dinner.
  • 1 large bunch of Collard Greens
  • 1 tbs Salt
  • 1 tsp cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Bacon Grease
  • 3 tbs Butter
  • 1 pinch of Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 8 cups of chicken stock
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1/2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Tobasco Sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Fill a large sink basin or tub with clean cool water. Soak the leaves of the collard greens being sure not to over crowd. Clean in batches.
  • Remove the leaves from the thick stalks then roll the leaves and slice into strips.
  • In a large stock pot, heat the bacon fat and butter until melted over medium heat.
  • Add the seasoning meat to the pot then add the collard greens.
  • Add the stock, water, and apple cider vinegar then season.
  • Stew the collard greens for two or more hours until the desired tenderness is reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g