Classic Southern Greens Recipe

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while polenta is often less expensive.

smoked ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey leg is leaner, while pork shoulder is a more affordable cut.

Wash collard greens thoroughly and remove tough stems.

Chop collard greens into bite-sized pieces.

In a large pot, heat vegetable broth over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in smoked ham hock and collard greens; cook for 30 minutes until greens are tender.

Add apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; stir well.

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and sugar.

In another bowl, mix milk and melted butter; combine with dry ingredients to form a dough.

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering greens.

Cover the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with additional vinegar if desired.

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