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EASTERN NC COLLARD GREENS



Eastern Nc Collard Greens image

Once the first frost kisses the collards, they are ready for picking. We get entire plants, cut at the base like cabbages from certain roadside stands & use 'em all! Big flat heavy leaves are every bit as good as tender inner leaves if done right. Some folks cut out the center ribs on the bigger leaves - we prefer to string out the strings & snap the stems up. We were also taught not to cut a collard, they are to be torn after soaking in 3 sinkfuls of water to remove any grit. Start the braising pot a the evening before cooking collards, to give the ham hocks time to cook down. Don't be daunted by the amount - collards do cook down a lot! Remember to serve with cornbread to sop up the pot liquor - this can be a full meal for collard lovers. Dig in! For the pork averse, 5 or 6 smoked turkey wings may be substituted but they lack tha "jes right" flavor of ham hock. Interestingly, ham hock is very low in fat & provides more flavor in the form of gelatin (like oxtail) - apparent only after chilling the pot liquor! ***make a big batch as these freeze great in freezer bags for later use***

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 smoked ham hocks
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt, heaping
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, heaping
1/2 cup cider vinegar
5 lbs collard greens, washed, stringed & torn (keep large ribs snapped in 3 inch lengths to one side)

Steps:

  • Using large nonreactive pot, bring water, vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes & ham hocks to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot & simmer 2 hours until ham hocks are falling apart.
  • Cool liquid & ham hocks.
  • Pick bones from meat & skin - chop both roughly & return to pot.
  • Bring liquid to simmer & lay the collard stalks in the bottom of the pot. Next layer in the torn leaves, putting the largest, thickest on the bottom above the stalks & finish with the tender innermost leaves. There should be about 4 cups of liquid in the bottom of the pot - not all the leaves are submerged!
  • Gently braise collards with lid on pot for an hour. Low heat is key - high heat causes release of sulfur compounds (as same other members of Brassicaciae family -cabbage, broccoli), stirring occasionally.
  • Expect the leaves to initially brighten & then slowly turn a dark forest green - and smell really good!
  • Add additional heat with pickled peppers or Texas Pete (made in NC) hot sauce & vinegar as you wish at the table - Mmmmmm good! Freezes well in freezer bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 275.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1, Protein 4.8

BEST EVER COLLARD GREENS



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This is my own recipe for collard greens. Once I made them this way my husband won't let me cook them any other way. People who don't typically like greens like these. It is also good with turnips and mustards. I add some of the turnip root if I use turnips.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 diced onion
2 smoked ham hocks (or shanks)
4 -6 bunches collard greens (or other greens)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broth.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • If there is not enough broth to cover greens, add more.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat& simmer for about 3 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves.

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS



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My grandmother made the best southern collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. -Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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