Southern Collard Greens Recipe (Printable recipe)

INGREDIENTS

large bunches collard greens {about 2 to 2 & 1/2 pounds total}

2 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

olive oil

slices bacon, chopped

large onion, chopped

2 cloves

garlic, minced

4 cups

chicken broth

1 1/2 tbsp

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

crushed red pepper flakes {optional}

lbs. smoked ham hocks {or hog jowl or country ham}, rinsed with warm water to remove some of the saltiness