Southern as You Can Get Collard Greens

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 pounds collard greens, washed and coarsely chopped
• 1 pound smoked ham hock
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, place the collard greens, ham hock, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the greens are tender.
3. Remove the ham hock and discard the bone.
4. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving)

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Rich and smoky
• Tender and succulent
• Healthy and nutritious

User Comments:

• "These collard greens are the best I've ever had! They're so flavorful and the ham hock adds a delicious smokiness."
• "I love how easy these greens are to make. I always have them on hand for a quick and easy side dish."
• "These greens are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and satisfying."
• "I'm not a huge fan of collard greens, but these are delicious! They're not bitter at all."
• "These greens are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're packed with nutrients."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to wash the collard greens thoroughly before cooking.
• If you don't have a ham hock, you can substitute with 1/2 cup of chopped bacon.
• You can also add other vegetables to the greens, such as carrots or potatoes.
• Serve the greens with your favorite cornbread or rice.