2006-12-31 05:21:47 · 11 answers · asked by neanea42 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I've got two huge ham hocks from the farmers market that i'm am simmering right now. The greens (collard and mustard) have been wash and de-ribbed, and torn into bite size pieces. I simmer (don't boil) for two hours. Helps preserve color and minimizes the sulfur breakdown-stinky house. A little apple cider vinegar in water helps too. Some black pepper, brown sugar, onion, and garlic to taste. I like mine with fresh chopped onions and hot sauce, and cornbread to sop up the delicious pot-liquor.
PS-Don't forget some black-eyed peas for New Year's Day!
2006-12-31 05:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Roderick F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collard Greens
A mess of fresh collard greens
Enough water to cover in a pot
Equal parts sugar and salt, to taste
Ham hock, thick bacon or fatback, as preferred
Wash and rinse the greens thoroughly to remove grit. Put in a large pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about an hour (test them for "doneness" from time to time".)
2006-12-31 13:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the trick is to cook them for a pretty long time to get the bitterness out. I cook mine in chicken stock with chopped onion and a few bacon pieces.... just enough to flavor, you don't want them greasy. salt and pepper to taste. Ummmmmm....enjoy a classic standby. Any chances any cornbread saddling up along side your greens. Now that would be a beautiful marriage. LOL
2006-12-31 13:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boil them as necessary, but before you do, throw in a few dashes of salt, and about 1/4 cup sugar! Also fry you up some bacon and throw in chunks of it with the greens. Good soul food!
2006-12-31 13:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a smoked turkey leg (for a healthy version) instead of ham hocks, with sauteed onions, salt, black pepper, and a pepper of your choice (chile, jalepeño, etc.), add the pepper towards the end or boil it with the greens, depending on your heat preference and enjoy.
2006-12-31 13:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by verti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simmer onions and ham-hocks together. Add a little vinegar...a dash of sugar and butter. Mince garlic. Cook...BOOM. There ya go.
2006-12-31 13:24:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetheart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just sautée them with a generous amount of minced garlic.
2006-12-31 13:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by JDM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check Paula Deen's recipie on FoodNetwork.com...It will knock your socks off.
2006-12-31 13:23:50 · answer #8 · answered by backyard_tire_biter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use smoked turkey legs instead of ham hocks
2006-12-31 13:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Mary Jane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some things are just impossible.
2006-12-31 13:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋