Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 6
Broth
Greens
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Broth · About 45 min
- Simmer 250 g smoked ham hock, 1500 ml water, 150 g onion, chopped, 15 g garlic, ½ tsp chili flakes covered 45 minutes.
Greens · About 45 min
- Add 1000 g collard greens, stems removed and chopped; simmer 40–45 minutes until tender. Remove ham hock, shred meat and return it; discard bone.
Check: Look for this result: tender.
Finish · About 8 min
- Add 30 ml cider vinegar, ½ tsp salt and taste before more salt.
Tips
- Wash collards thoroughly to remove grit.
- Judge Southern Collard Greens by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Southern Collard Greens takes to cook.
Substitutions
- Use smoked turkey instead of ham hock.
Storage
- Get perishable Southern Collard Greens into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Southern Collard Greens within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Southern Collard Greens to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Southern Collard Greens is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Southern Collard Greens one day ahead. For Southern Collard Greens, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Southern Collard Greens on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Southern Collard Greens?
Wash collards thoroughly to remove grit.
What can I substitute in Southern Collard Greens?
Use smoked turkey instead of ham hock.
Can I prepare Southern Collard Greens ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Southern Collard Greens one day ahead. For Southern Collard Greens, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Southern Collard Greens on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
