Description
Juneteenth collard greens are a vibrant and flavorful Southern dish that embodies tradition and resilience. Tender collard greens simmered with smoky ham hock and aromatic spices create a rich, savory experience. Perfect for festive gatherings or comforting family meals, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve alongside your favorite proteins or enjoy them as a standalone side; they capture the essence of cultural heritage beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh collard greens (about 1 lb)
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the collard greens under cold water, remove tough stems, and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Introduce the smoked ham hock to the pot with onions and garlic for flavor infusion.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the chopped collard greens, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg