Ingredients
2 bunches collard greens
1 or 2 ham hocks
4 to 6 cups chicken broth
1 onion
pinch red pepper flakes
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt.
Preparation
Wash collards and cut off larg stems; cut into 1 inch strips. In a large stock pot, brown onion and ham hocks in oil. Add chicken broth and collards. Cook over med-low heat for 30-45 minutes. Stir in pepper flakes, sugar and vinegar. Continue cooking until collards are tender. Adjust seasoning to your tast and enjoy. Cooks Note: This recipe can be used for all types of greens: kale, collards, chinese cabbage, spinach etc. Just adjust the cooking time according to the greens you are cooking. Variations: Add a few cloves of minced garlic. Pancetta, proscuitto or lean salt pork can be chopped into 1/8" bits and fried until crispy in olive oil; the drippings can then be used to cook and flavor the greens.
