Grandma's Authentic Southern Collard Greens
Discover how to make authentic Southern collard greens that are rich and smoky, just like grandma used to make.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Cost: $6.00
Equipment
- 6 quart stockpot
- 1 Table spoon (measuring spoon)
- 1 large Slotted spoon
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsps lard or shortening, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloved, minced
- 1 ½ lbs smoked ham hocks
- 6 cups water
- 2 tsps seasoned salt
- 1 to 3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 lbs), coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ cups white wine
- ¼ tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a 6-quart stockpot, heat 1 Tbsp lard over medium heat. Add garlic and onion cook and stir until tender.
- Add ham hocks, seasoned salt, pepper flakes and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, simmer, uncovered for about 55 to 60 minutes or until the meat is tender.
- Add the collard greens (after thoroughly washing them. Then add the wine, remaining lard and sugar.
- Return to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer, uncovered for about 55 to 60 minutes or until the greens are very tender.
- Remove the meat from the bones, finely chop them and return to the pot.
- Discard the bones. Serve them with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Authentic Southern Collard Greens
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
201
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
839
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
109
g
218
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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