Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 5 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 12 cups, water, divided; 2 (12-ounce), smoked ham hocks, rinsed; 2 pounds, collard greens; 2 cups, chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; Pinch , cayenne pepper

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2023

Main Courses

Vegetables

A mess of greens, braised until meltingly tender and smoky, is the epitome of Southern cooking.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME3 hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Tender, silky, and flavorful collard greens require a long cook time with traditional flavor enhancers to create savory, smoky flavor and tenderness. Starting with ham hocks allowed us to create the richly flavorful broth known as pot liquo...

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