Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 medium white onion , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , smashed
• 2 , 32 fluid ounce
• 3 cups water
• 2 smokeds 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

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 4

   Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.