Restaurant Collards Recipes

Steps:

• In a stock pot on medium heat, melt the butter and then add the oil, onions, and ham hock. Stir and cook until the onions are translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook a bit more, and then add the greens and saute until they become bright green. Add the stock, water, and vinegar, and then raise the heat to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook for at least 1 1/2 hours. When ready, the ham hock meat will be easy to remove from the bone. Do so and make sure each serving gets a chunk of ham hock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, remembering the ham hock and broth will add salt content. Add a little extra vinegar at the end, if desired.

Steps:

• Prepare the collards for cooking by cutting the large stems from the center of the leaves. Stack the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1-inch strips
• Put 2 inches of water in a saucepan large enough to hold the raw collards (the leaves can be pushed down tightly and will wilt to about one-quarter volume as they cook). Add the ham hock or pork and bring the water to a boil. Add the collards and toss with tongs until the water returns to a boil and the leaves wilt down into the pan. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until tender. Stir occasionally, checking to be sure there is enough liquid to prevent scorching. Taste the liquid and add salt if needed. Serve with buttermilk cornbread and hot sauce.

Steps:

• Put prepared greens in large pot.
• Add water (maybe a half of pot).
• Bring to a boil, and boil for one hour.
• Add sugar, molasses, hot sauce, whiskey, and ham hock.
• Bring to a boil again, and boil for another hour.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 4-6 hours.
• During the last hour of cooking, add a little salt to taste.

Steps:

• In slow cooker on highest setting, add water and collards.
• Sprinkle mix on top and drizzle honey and olive oil.
• Let cook for five to six hours or until fork tender.
• Stir every hour to keep greens consistent.