Braised Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 3 quartss chicken stock
• 2 pounds fresh ham hocks
• 8 ounces salt pork
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 bays leaves
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds collard greens , rinsed, stemmed, and thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Add chicken stock, ham hocks, salt pork, onion, bay leaves, sugar, and pepper flakes to a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Add collard greens to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with vinegar, salt, and black pepper.