Savory Collard Greens and Ham Hocks

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Step 1

Lightly heat some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook it until it smells amazing and starts to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the garlic and let it cook for just about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the ham hocks, a splash of vinegar, and the peppercorns. Turn the heat up to high and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about an hour to let all those flavors develop.

Step 2

After that, strain out the solids and crank the heat back up to high. Add the collard greens to the pot and bring the liquid back to a boil. Stir in the bacon, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook until the greens are tender and everything is well combined, which should take about another hour. When it’s done, scoop the collards into bowls with some of that flavorful broth and enjoy!