MEMAW'S COLLARD GREENS
My Memaw was a great cook of southern soul food and she taught me this recipe. When I got married, I made it a tradition in my family. The kids know the minute they walk into the house that Dad's making greens (the aroma fills the air). And no matter where we have our holiday meals or who is in charge of the menu, I insist on bringing the greens.
Provided by Mark H.
Categories Collard Greens
Time 4h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash greens in a sinkful of cold water.
- Break stems off an inch or two below leaf and discard.
- Tear/shred the leaves by hand and place them in a large cooking pot.
- Add bacon, 1/4 cup of sugar, and about 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Fill pot with water up to about 1 1/2 inches from top of pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally (water will cook off, so add more if necessary).
- After 2 hours, add more sugar (not more than 1/4 cup; I usually add slightly less) and more salt to taste.
- Fill the pot back to about half-full with water.
- Cover, boil, reduce heat, simmer, and stir occasionally for another 1 1/2-2 hours (if more water is needed, add only enough to keep about three fingers worth in the pot).
- Serve with a slotted spoon to drain away water and eat'em up (some folks eat'em with tabasco or pepper sauce).
- These are great as a side dish with fried chicken, country ham, meatloaf, turkey, roast, or as a companion to a big bowl of beans.
- I usually enjoy the leftovers with nothing but a pan of cornbread.
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Aadan Mohammad
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the greens are always delicious.
Gracie slimbae
[email protected]I didn't have any collard greens, so I used kale instead. The greens turned out great!
Ahmad Alzwy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my greens were still tough.
Shaggy Roger
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my greens turned out bitter.
md soyeb
[email protected]These greens are a great side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
King Michael Film
[email protected]I like to cook my collard greens in a slow cooker. It makes them extra tender.
khomotso sekonya
[email protected]These greens are a great way to use up leftover ham.
Zahid Abbasi
[email protected]I served the greens with cornbread and black-eyed peas. It was a perfect Southern meal.
Valt Aoi
[email protected]I added a few chopped red pepper flakes to the greens for a little extra heat.
Kya Ray
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The greens were still delicious.
Agerina norin
[email protected]I didn't have any ham hock, so I used bacon instead. The greens still turned out great!
Ampofo Priscilla
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the greens took longer to cook than I expected.
K Bee
[email protected]These greens were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Khalil Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The greens were tender and flavorful.
Adan Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Mehar Zada
[email protected]These greens are a great side dish for any meal. I especially like them with fried chicken.
abdul Khaled
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the ham hock gives to the greens.
Meh Rayhan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the greens turned out perfectly.
Havushe Ukzmajli
[email protected]These collard greens were absolutely delicious! I've never had collard greens before, but I will definitely be making them again.