Southern Collard Greens

Southern Collard Greens are a staple in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions. This dish combines tender collard greens with flavorful ham hocks, creating a comforting and hearty side dish.

Ingredients

• 1½ quarts water

• 1½ pounds ham hocks

• 4 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the water and the ham hocks in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

2. Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes to the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 471

• Total Fat: 34g

• Saturated Fat: 10g

• Cholesterol: 77mg

• Sodium: 130mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 17g

• Dietary Fiber: 11g

• Sugars: 1g

• Protein: 27g