Collards Summer
A hearty Southern dish featuring tender collards cooked with ham hock and potatoes, offering rich flavors perfect for family gatherings or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Choose a large pot sufficient to hold collards and ham.
- Fill the pot about halfway with water.
- Add ham hock or a piece of ham to the water and bring to a boil.
- Cook for approximately 2.5 hours or until the collards are tender.
- Add the halved potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Drain the cooked collards and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally, stir in some bacon drippings to enhance flavor before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
130
kcal
7% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).