The Ultimate Classic Collards
- 3 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens
- 12 smoked bacon slices, chopped
- 2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (12- to 16-oz.) smoked ham hock
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Remove and chop collard stems. Chop collard leaves. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until almost crisp. Add onion, and saute 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and next 2 ingredients; add ham hock. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add collards in batches. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 2 hours or to desired tenderness. Remove meat from ham hock; chop meat, and discard bone. Stir chopped meat into collards. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
collard greens, bacon, yellow onions, garlic, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ultimate-classic-collards (may not work)