

Collard Greens 4 bunches collard greens 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 2 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 (12-ounce) smoked ham hock OR bacon OR ham steak 3 garlic cloves, minced Salt to taste Wash greens well. Remove and discard tough ribs and stems. Slice leaves into 1/2” wide ribbons. Melt butter in large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat and brown ham or bacon. Remove ham from pot to a plate and reserve, then lower heat to medium-low. Add onion and cook until softened and opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Up heat to medium and add garlic, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Add broth, soy sauce and ham, and bring to boil over med-high heat. Add collard greens until pot is full then cover until collards are slightly wilted. Continue to add greens and stir until wilted, until all greens are in the pot. Simmer on low heat for approx 30-45 minutes, until all greens are tender. Remove lid from pot and up heat to medium-high to reduce liquid. Season with salt to taste. Remove ham/bacon before serving. You can serve the greens with or without liquid, depending on preference.