Braised Ham Hocks with Collard Greens

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 2 Smoked ham hocks
• 3 lbs Collard greens, stemmed and chopped
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Sugar
• to taste Salt and black pepper
• for serving Hot sauce

How Do You Make Braised Ham Hocks with Collard Greens?

1. 1

   Simmer the hocks

   Place ham hocks, onion, garlic, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook covered for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Add the greens

   Add the chopped collard greens in batches, stirring to wilt them into the pot as space allows.

3. 3

   Season

   Stir in vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Season lightly with salt, keeping in mind the hocks are already salty.

4. 4

   Braise slowly

   Cover and simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the greens are silky and the hock meat is fork-tender.

5. 5

   Shred the meat

   Remove hocks, pull the meat from the bone, and chop or shred it before returning it to the pot.

6. 6

   Finish and taste

   Simmer 10 more minutes to marry the flavors, then adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve hot in bowls with plenty of pot liquor, cornbread, and hot sauce on the side.