Southern Collard Greens

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A must-eat dish on New Year's day.

Collard greens in white bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ quarts water

  • 1 ½ pounds ham hocks

  • 4 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the water and the ham hock in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

  2. Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471 Calories
34g Fat
17g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 108mg 120%
Calcium 453mg 35%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 842mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.