Collard Greens

Name: Collard Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs collard greens; 1 ham hocks, smoked turkey wing or 6 slices of cooked bacon with pan drippings; 1 (32 ounce) box chicken stock; 2 -3 teaspoons salt; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar

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Recipe by Douglas Poe

You can also use this recipe with turnip greens or mustard greens. For something different use all three greens. Serve with corn bread and sliced tomatoes.

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READY IN: 1hr 20mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs collard greens
1

ham hocks, smoked turkey wing or 6 slices of cooked bacon with pan drippings
1

(32 ounce) box chicken stock
2 -3

teaspoons salt
1 -2

teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS

Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs.
Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add ham hock, turkey wing or bacon to the pot.
Add salt, sugar, chicken stock and enough water to cover greens bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust seasonings.

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