Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Collard Greens Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 TBSPs lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 TSPs seasoned salt
1 to 3 TSPs crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 TSP sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

Recipe Instructions:

In a 6-qt stockpot, heat 1 TBSP lard over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes.
Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp.
lard.
Return to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes.
Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan.
Discard bones.
Serve with a slotted spoon.

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