Juke Joint Collard Greens
Serves: 2
Meagan Lindgren
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
43
Sweetness
47
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, add 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt
2
Bring to a boil, then add the ham hocks and cook until the meat is tender and tears away easily, about 1 hour 30 minutes
3
Thoroughly wash the collard greens
4
Remove the stems and tear the greens into 2-inch pieces
5
In a separate stock pot of boiling water, add a pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes and blanch the greens for 10 to 15 minutes
6
Strain the greens and discard the water
7
Remove the ham hocks from the cooking liquid and tear the meat from the bones
8
Return the meat to the cooking liquid and bring to a simmer
9
Add the blanched collard greens
10
Cover and cook the greens until a butter knife can easily pass through, 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
11
Serve hot