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Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Meat

A traditional Southern dish featuring collard greens cooked with smoked meat for a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Greens
  • 2 bunches Collard Greens Washed and chopped
Meat
  • 1 lb Smoked Ham Hock
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the smoked ham hock and cook until browned.
  3. Add the collard greens, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 60 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the collard greens simmer longer if time allows.

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