CHARLESTON COLLARDS | JANET'S SIDES | HAM HOCK SEASONING

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg offers a lower-fat option while still providing flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep stockpot.

Add 1 cup of chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook briefly.

Add the ham hock to the pot.

Pour in apple cider vinegar.

Add collard greens little by little, allowing them to wilt down.

Pour in 9 cups of chicken broth, adding more if needed.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours for a silky texture.

Add 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce after removing the ham hock.

Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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