By ChinRes 
This Southern collard greens dish is prepared in the same manner that my mother used to make it: it is slow-simmered with ham hocks.
Cooking collard greens is a skill that Southerners have mastered to a certain extent. Not going to believe us? You should give this recipe for southern collard greens a go. These soft greens, which are infused with the meaty flavor of ham hocks, are sure to be the eyes-catching centerpiece of any dinner table.
Components
- 2 sweet onions, medium in size, cut very finely
- a pair of smoked ham hocks
- four cloves of garlic, cut very finely
- three canisters of chicken broth, each (32 ounces)
- 3 packages of collard greens, each weighing one pound, trimmed
- One-third of a cup of apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of sugar, white only
- a teaspoon and a half of salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, ground to a quarter of a teaspoon, or to taste
Directions
- Accumulate all of the components.
- Stir together the garlic, onions, and ham hocks in a stockpot, and then pour in the chicken broth. Cook the mixture over medium heat for one to two hours, or until the beef is tender enough to come off the bone.
- After the broth mixture has been mixed, the ingredients of vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper should be added to the greens. Continue cooking for approximately two more hours, or until the greens have attained the desired level of softness.
What to Serve With Southern Collard Greens
It goes without saying that you will want to combine this recipe for the collard greens with other well-known dishes from the south. You can’t go wrong with fried chicken or chicken-fried steak when it comes to the main course in a restaurant. Where are the other sides?
Cornbread is an excellent choice for soaking up the flavorful potlikker, and macaroni and cheese could never feel out of place on a menu that is traditionally associated with the South.
Storage
When collard greens have been cooked and allowed to cool, they can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days while still maintaining their freshness. reheat on the stove or in the microwave in increments, whatever you choose.
When placed in freezer bags with zip-tops, these southern collard greens may be stored in the freezer for up to six months. Reheat it on the burner or in the microwave while it is still in the refrigerator, where it is slowly defrosting.