BIG DADDY JAY'S COLLARD GREENS 
2 bunches collard greens
1 or 2 ham hocks
4 to 6 cups chicken broth
1 onion
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or chili) flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lard
1 teaspoons salt

Wash collards and cut off large stems; cut into 1-inch strips. In a large stock pot, brown onion and ham hocks in lard (Note: Olive oil can be substituted).

Add chicken broth and collards. Cook over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes. Stir in red pepper or chili flakes, sugar and vinegar. Continue cooking until collards are tender. Adjust seasoning to your taste and enjoy.

Cooks Note: This recipe can be used for all types of greens: kale, collards, Chinese cabbage, spinach, etc. Just adjust the cooking time according to the greens you're cooking (for example, spinach would only require a few minutes to be tender). A dash of hot sauce can be added at the finish, if desired.

Variations: Add a few cloves of minced garlic and use olive oil to sauté the greens. Pancetta, prosciutto, or lean salt pork can be chopped into 1/8-inch bits and fried until crispy in olive oil; the drippings can then be used to cook and flavor the greens.

Submitted by: Jason

recipe reviews
Big Daddy Jay's Collard Greens
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 STEPH (United States) says:
This was really yummy.. Thanks!!
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 Antoinette (Ontario) says:
I really enjoyed this recipe! Thanks a bunch.
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 Tracy (Maryland) says:
This recipe was incredible! I made it for New Years Day and everyone loved it. Thanks Big Daddy Jay for sharing.
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 Mary (Alabama) says:
Excellent recipe. I have used it on all types of greens and get rave reviews. The only addition I do is add a 2 garlic cloves crushed to the recipe. Thanks
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 Jay (New Jersey) says:
This is mouthwatering! Yum, I can still taste it!
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 Traci (Alabama) says:
Delicious!! As a vegan, I had to adapt this by tossing in some liquid smoke and using olive oil (as you suggested) instead of the lard. It's the first time I've tried to cook greens without my mom's or grandma's help down here in the deep South (where you're supposed to know how to do this just by osmosis, I think). With your help, our greens tonight were a smashing success, my family and I agree!! Thank you!!
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 Vicki Carroll (North Carolina) says:
THE BOMB....THANKS JASON!
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 Rebecca Olney (Pennsylvania) says:
WOW-from PA and my first time making these for XMAS, and WOW, so good, thanks 5 stars! I'm addicted!
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 Cooper Boone (Georgia) says:
I've used this recipe for the last few years and it is great!
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 Catanga (California) says:
I love it! I substitute chicken bullion in place of chicken broth and I use smoked hamhocks and only boil them so the meat falls apart and can be better mixed in with the greens!
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 Cindy (South Carolina) says:
AMAZING! The ONLY recipe I use and refer others to it as well!!
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 Mike N. (North Carolina) says:
The best ever! My only complaint is that everyone ask me to make it now! lol, only change I made was to use a couple neck bones and one ham hock for the extra meat. Thanks sooo much!
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 MiMi Owens (Texas) says:
This was my first attempt at making greens and I have to say they tasted as if Mr. Jay cooked them himself! AWESOME recipe! This will definitely be a family favorite for years to come. Thanks! =)
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 Eric i. (Ohio) says:
ITS AMAZING. Made it for all sorts of events in the last few years.
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 Nicole Courtney says:
Amazing!!!!

 

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