Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Source of Recipe
David
Recipe Introduction
Along with blackeyed peas and cornbread it's also traditional to eat
leafy green vegetables, such as collards, on New Year's Eve in the
south as they are thought to bring money for the coming year.
List of Ingredients
Collard Greens with Ham Hocks from David
Allow plenty of time to cook this dish. 4 bunches fresh collard
greens, cleaned and steamed
5 slices of bacon
1 smoked ham hock
2 med. onions, chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch of green onions (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
7 cups of water
Recipe
If the collard green leaves are large, cut in half after lightly
steaming.
Cook the bacon in a large stock pot, rendering as much fat as
possible. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the ham hock,
the chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture boil for
10 minutes. Add the collard greens, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat
and let simmer for about 3-4 hours or until well cooked and most of
the water is cooked away.
Serves 8-10
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