Cider-Braised Collards with Ham

Name: Cider-Braised Collards with Ham
Prep time: 3 h 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 750 milliliters sparkling apple cider; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsps pure chile powder; 3 kilograms collard greens, stems and tough inner ribs discarded, leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons; 3 larges garlic cloves, minced; 907 grams meaty ham hocks; 1 Tbsp light brown sugar; 710 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 mediums onions, finely chopped; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Cider-Braised Collards with Ham a try. One serving contains 357 calories, 25g of protein, and 20g of fat. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. A mixture of sparkling apple cider, garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Southern food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering.

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Add the onions and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.

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Add the chile powder and cayenne and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until dissolved, about 1 minute longer.

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Add the ham hocks, chicken stock, sparkling cider and bay leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the ham hocks are tender, about 2 hours.

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Remove the ham hocks from the broth and let them cool slightly. Skim the fat from the broth.

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Remove the meat from the ham hocks and cut it into 1-inch pieces.

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Bring the broth to a boil.

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Add the collards in large handfuls, allowing the greens to wilt before adding more. When all of the greens have been added, return the meat to the pot, cover and simmer until the collards are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl. Discard the bay leaves and serve.

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Servings:

750milliliters

sparkling apple cider 2

bay leaves 1teaspoons

cayenne pepper 2Tbsps

pure chile powder 3kilograms

collard greens, stems and tough inner ribs discarded, leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons 3larges

garlic cloves, minced 907grams

meaty ham hocks 1Tbsp

light brown sugar 710milliliters

chicken stock or low-sodium broth 59milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 2mediums

onions, finely chopped 12servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Bully Hill Vineyards Dry Riesling with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.