BIG DADDY JAY'S COLLARD GREENS

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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches collard greens
1 or 2 ham hocks
4 to 6 cups chicken broth
1 onion
pinch red pepper flakes
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt.

Steps:

  • Wash collards and cut off larg stems; cut into 1 inch strips. In a large stock pot, brown onion and ham hocks in oil. Add chicken broth and collards. Cook over med-low heat for 30-45 minutes. Stir in pepper flakes, sugar and vinegar. Continue cooking until collards are tender. Adjust seasoning to your tast and enjoy. Cooks Note: This recipe can be used for all types of greens: kale, collards, chinese cabbage, spinach etc. Just adjust the cooking time according to the greens you are cooking. Variations: Add a few cloves of minced garlic. Pancetta, proscuitto or lean salt pork can be chopped into 1/8" bits and fried until crispy in olive oil; the drippings can then be used to cook and flavor the greens.

Anthony Parras
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These collard greens are now one of my favorite side dishes.


Alikamoh
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These collard greens are a great way to warm up on a cold day. They are also a great source of vitamins and minerals.


Raabia Parker
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I love how easy these collard greens are to make. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Bishnu Prasad
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These collard greens are a great side dish for any occasion. They are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a weeknight meal.


Anila Anila
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I will definitely be making these collard greens again and again.


nim sarkar
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These collard greens are a great way to use up leftover ham or turkey. They are also really affordable to make.


William Young
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I served these collard greens with cornbread and they were the perfect combination. The sweetness of the cornbread really complemented the savory flavor of the greens.


Ruby Baker
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I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to these collard greens and they had a really nice kick. I would definitely recommend trying this if you like spicy food.


Mardan tiktokar
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I made these collard greens in my slow cooker and they turned out perfect. They were so tender and flavorful.


Isabella Davila
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I love that this recipe uses both collard greens and kale. It gives the dish a really nice flavor and texture.


irfan rafiq
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These collard greens are the perfect comfort food. They are so hearty and filling and they warm you up on a cold day.


Robert Lewis
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I'm not usually a fan of collard greens, but these were really good. The bacon and smoked turkey really add a lot of flavor.


M usman Alam
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I made these collard greens for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Rojina Thakuri
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I've tried many collard greens recipes and this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and they are so tender.


Jay Kumar
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These collard greens were absolutely delicious! The perfect side dish and they were so easy to make.