Southern Collard Greens With Ham Hocks

Return to a simmer and cook uncovered until collards are very tender about 30 minutes. In this recipe from his cookbook soul. Cook the greens low and slow to keep them tender but not mushy says richards.

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Cool ham hocks and thoroughly remove all fat and bone. Carefully remove ham hocks and all bits of bone before stirring greens after cooking. Sometimes i make my soul food collard greens with bacon ends. Is there a more harmonious marriage of deliciousness than ham hock broth and collard greens asks chef todd richards. 1 1 2 to 2 hours if you like them more cooked down stirring occasionally.

To the ham hocks add the cleaned greens chicken broth sugar bacon fat or oil vinegar soy sauce butter and ham remnants. Cover and cook on low 9 hours. Collard greens like most southern greens can be made several different ways. Cook the greens down cover reduce heat to low and cook for 30 to 45 minutes if you like them firmer. Southern collard greens are a staple in soul food homes.

Season with salt and pepper. Combine all ingredients in a 6 quart oval slow cooker. A chef s culinary evolution in 150 recipes even the collard stems are used as a pickled topping for even more flavor. Southern soul food style collard greens seasoned to perfection and made with smoked ham hocks. Stir into greens and serve.

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Return meat to slow cooker. Add collard greens pressing down to submerge in liquid. Return meat to slow cooker. Southern style collard greens simmered with ham hock just like mama used to make is a tasty side dish and will bring you good luck in the new year. Season with salt and pepper.

Add collard greens pressing down to submerge in liquid. To the ham hocks add the cleaned greens chicken broth sugar bacon fat or oil vinegar soy sauce butter and ham remnants. Cool ham hocks and thoroughly remove all fat and bone.