Grandma Robena'S Collards
Grandma Robena's Collards is a comforting Southern classic featuring tender collard greens cooked with flavorful salt pork or ham hock. The greens are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce, making it a hearty and savory side dish perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Served with cornbread, it offers a satisfying taste of traditional Southern cooking.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash the salt pork and place it in a large pot with about 6 to 8 cups of water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the collards by discarding tough outer leaves and stems, then tear the leaves into manageable pieces.
- Add the prepared collards to the pot with the pork and cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the greens are tender. Add salt and pepper near the end of cooking.
- Drain the greens and chop them coarsely before serving.
- Arrange the chunks of pork on a platter or with the greens on the serving dish.
- Serve with hot pepper sauce and cornbread.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).