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Southern collard greens

From Stoneledge Farm
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb collard greens rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 ½ quarts water
  • 1 ½ lb ham hocks
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the collard greens by rinsing and stripping the leaf from the stem.
  • 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.
  • Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
Keyword 5 ingredients or fewer, budget-friendly, dairy-free, entertaining, freezer friendly, gluten free, make ahead, one-pot, side dish, weeknight favorites