Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh tender young collard greens, destemmed; 1/2 lb prosciutto (hock or pieces); 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons veal stock or 2 tablespoons rich chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar (a dash); 1 teaspoon roast garlic puree; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (A touch of)

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Recipe by John 11-44

Tasty greens from "The Float Away Cafe" in Atlanta.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs fresh tender young collard greens, destemmed
¹⁄₂

lb prosciutto (hock or pieces)
¹⁄₂

cup white vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄

cup maple syrup
2

tablespoons veal stock or 2 tablespoons rich chicken broth
1

teaspoon sherry wine vinegar (a dash)
1

teaspoon roast garlic puree
1

tablespoon heavy cream (A touch of)

DIRECTIONS

In large hot stock pot sear prosciutto hock or country ham scraps.
Add vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, salt and 1 quart water.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer for approximately 1 hour.
Adjust seasonings.
Blanch collard greens in this mixture for about 10 - 15 minutes.
The greens should be soft & tender in texture but still green.
Remove from stock and let cool, reserve pork stock.
To serve heat 1 cup pork stock, veal stock, sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon roast garlic puree and salt & pepper to taste.
Add optional heavy cream if desired.
Reduce by half.
Add cooked collard greens.
Serve warm.

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