Slow-Cooked Collard Greens
Slow-Cooked Collard Greens might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. One serving contains 137 calories, 7g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. A mixture of garlic cloves, olive oil, cider vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.
Instructions
To prepare the greens: cut away the tough stalks and stems from the collards, and discard any leaves that are bruised or yellow. Wash the collards thoroughly to remove the grit, 2 or 3 times, until the water runs clear. Dry thoroughly. Tear the leaves into large pieces.
Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and ham hock. Cook until the onions are soft and starting to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Pack in the greens, pushing them down into the pot.
Add the broth, vinegar, and sugar. Bring up to a boil turning the greens over occasionally with a wooden spoon as they wilt. Lower to a simmer, cover the pot, and let cook for 45 minutes. Taste the "pot liquor" (broth) and check the seasoning, add salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for 15 more minutes.
Remove the bay leaves and serve.