Collard Greens & Ham Hocks

By Bill Hicks • Pork & Sausage, Salad Dressings, Seasonings, Rubs & Spices, Salads & Side Dishes

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Prep Time

min

Cook Time

min

Servings

8 servings

Difficulty

Created

Jun 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Last Updated

Jun 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Ingredients

4 Bunches fresh collard greens, cleaned & steamed
5 Slices of bacon
1 Smoked ham hock
2 Medium onions, chopped
4-6 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Bunch of green onions (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
7 Cups of water

Instructions

If the collard green leaves are large, cut in half after lightly steaming.
Cook the bacon in a large stock pot, rendering as much fat as possible. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the ham hock, the chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture boil for 10 minutes. Add the collard greens, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 3-4 hours or until well cooked and most of th water is cooked away.
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