Ham Hocks Served with Collard Greens

Step 1

Start by heating some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook it until it smells really good and starts to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook it just for about 30 seconds more so it doesn’t burn. Pour in the chicken stock and water, then add the ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns. Turn the heat up to high and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about an hour. After that, strain out all the solids and turn the heat back up to high. Add the collard greens to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Toss in the bacon, turn the heat down to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender—this usually takes about an hour. When everything’s ready, scoop some collards into bowls with a bit of the cooking liquid and enjoy!