A Mess of Greens
A Mess of Greens might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains approximately 12g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 198 calories. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, collard greens, ham hock, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, and saut 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
Add ham hock, and gently stir.
Add half of collards and 2 cups water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Add remaining collards and 8 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 hours. Stir in jalapeo peppers, if desired.
Add table salt and black pepper to taste, and serve with pepper sauce.