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Southern California Collard Greens Recipe

Southern California Collard Greens Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lb young collard greens (about 4 bunches)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , julienned
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 large ham hocks (about 2 lb), smoked and cooked
2 bay leaves
2 quarts chicken broth, low sodium
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
seasoned salt

Directions:

To prepare the greens: cut away the tough stalks and stems from the collards, and discard any leaves that are bruised or yellow. Fill the sink with water and salt (the salt helps to remove any impurities). Wash the collards thoroughly to remove the grit, 2 or 3 times, until the water runs clear. Dry thoroughly. Stack up several leaves and hand shred them into ribbon-like pieces (chiffonade). Repeat until all the leaves are shredded.
Coat a 6-quart stockpot with olive oil and place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, stir to coat, then add the ham hocks and bay leaves; cook about 8 minutes. Pack in the greens, pushing them down into the pot. Add the broth, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Bring up to a hard boil for 10 minutes, until greens start to wilt. Turn the greens over with a wooden spoon, do not stir. Lower to a gentle boil, cover the pot, and let cook for 45 minutes. Taste the pot liquor (broth) and check the seasoning, add seasoned salt. Cover and let cook for 15 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	719.13 Kcal (3011 kJ)
Calories from fat	432.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.01g	74%
Cholesterol	160.24mg	53%
Sodium	281.38mg	12%
Potassium	951.31mg	20%
Total Carbs	21.7g	7%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	12.5g	50%
Protein	56.54g	113%
Vitamin C	108.1mg	180%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	747.9mg	75%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.59 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.91g	74%
Cholesterol	19.74mg	53%
Sodium	34.67mg	12%
Potassium	117.2mg	20%
Total Carbs	2.67g	7%
Sugars	0.26g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	50%
Protein	6.97g	113%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	180%
Iron	0.2mg	9%
Calcium	92.1mg	75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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