Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ medium white onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, smashed

2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock

3 cups water

2 hocks smoked ham hocks

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

2 bunches collard greens – rinsed, trimmed, and chopped

6 slices chopped cooked bacon

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

Step 2

Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 3

Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.

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