Name: Ham Hock and Collard Greens Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound collard greens, stemmed and chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste

Ham Hock and Collard Greens Recipe

Jeanie Sneed Modified: August 14, 2024

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How To Make Ham Hock and Collard Greens Recipe

A smoky and savory Southern classic featuring ham hocks and collard greens stewed to tender perfection.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 smoked ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound collard greens, stemmed and chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
Add smoked ham hocks and cover with chicken broth.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours.
Add chopped collard greens and smoked paprika. Simmer for an additional hour.
Remove the ham hocks from the pot and shred the meat. Return the meat to the pot and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 56mg
Sodium : 1635mg
Total Carbohydrates : 23g
Dietary Fiber : 7g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 38g

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