Ale-Braised Collard Greens With Smoked Ham Hock Recipe

Name: Ale-Braised Collard Greens With Smoked Ham Hock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt, as needed; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 12 ounces American amber ale (such as Yalobusha Copperhead Amber Ale); 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 smoked ham hock; 3 bunches (about 3 pounds) collard greens, thoroughly washed, stems removed, cut into 2-inch pieces; Black pepper, as needed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt, as needed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
12 ounces American amber ale (such as Yalobusha Copperhead Amber Ale)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 smoked ham hock
3 bunches (about 3 pounds) collard greens, thoroughly washed, stems removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
Black pepper, as needed

1
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and just starting to color, 10 to 12 minutes.
3
Add 1 teaspoon salt, the red pepper flakes and the brown sugar; stir to combine.
4
Add beer and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan.
5
Raise heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
6
Add 2 cups water, the apple cider vinegar, the ham hock and the collard greens; stir to combine.
7
Cover pot, raise heat to high, and bring to a rolling boil.
8
Stir collards thoroughly to incorporate flavors, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring every 30 minutes, until collards reach desired tenderness, at least 30 minutes but preferably up to 2 hours.
9
Remove ham hock; pull off and chop meat and return to pan, or discard if desired.
10
Season with salt and pepper.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, Kosher salt, as needed, and more.

Yes, Ale-Braised Collard Greens With Smoked Ham Hock falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ale-Braised Collard Greens With Smoked Ham Hock

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