Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Total time: 80
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced; 2 pounds fresh ham hocks; ½ pound salt pork; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 bay leaves; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons white sugar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Recipe by THYME4MA from allrecipes.com

Side Dish 1 Hr. 20 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
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2 pounds fresh ham hocks
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½ pound salt pork
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3 quarts chicken stock
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1 cup chopped onion

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2 bay leaves
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Instructions

Place ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and sugar in a large pot with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
Stir collard greens into the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.