Southern Collard Greens

Southern Collard Greens

A must-eat dish on New Year’s day.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ quarts water
  • 1 ½ pounds ham hocks
  • 4 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place the water and the ham hock in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Step 2
Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471
Calories
34g
Fat
17g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat34g 44%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol77mg 26%
Sodium130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber11g 39%
Total Sugars1g
Protein27g
Vitamin C108mg 539%
Calcium453mg 35%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium842mg 18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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