Southern-Style Collard Greens | Classic Comfort Food Recipe

smoked ham hocks

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor

Cut the outside leaves off the collard greens and inspect for dirt and bugs.

Remove the stems from the collard greens by either ripping or cutting them out.

Stack the leaves and cut them into 2-3 inch squares.

Wash the collard greens in a bowl of water, changing the water 2-3 times to remove grit.

Place the washed greens in a colander to let excess water drip off.

Mince 4 garlic cloves and chop half of a large onion into long pieces.

Cut 8 slices of hickory smoked bacon into pieces.

In a 7-quart Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until browned and fat is rendered.

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving some grease in the pot.

Saute the chopped onions in the remaining bacon grease.

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