Collard Greens with Hocks

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Have to tip the hat an say Thank You to Foamheart for inspiring me to try the Collard Greens! Chef JimmyJ for posting a recipe in Kevins post, I made it according to the recipe a few times already Good Stuff.
For this post I changed 1 thing I used Baby Lima Beans,smoked the Hocks a few months back.
Hocks were smoked on my kettle

You can see some nice color

No pics of the Onion or Garlic
Hocks are in the pot to boil and simmer for 1 hour

Collard Greens out of my garden wash an cut

They joined the hocks you can see it looks like a lot

It will look like they won't fit but just pack them in. They cook way down. Once they wilt down, I add 1tsp Salt, 2tsp Black Pepper and 1 TBS Brown Sugar

Simmer these for a hour now I added the Baby Lima Beans

When the beans are tender remove the Hock
when cool cut the meat an skin add back to the pot
You can see how the meat comes off the bones

Time for a good ole comfort food meal
Thanks again Kevin & JJ

Thanks for watching
Richie

 

[chopsaw]

Had alot of hocks and beans , never any greens . Have to try that out . That finished bowl has my stomach growling . Looks great . Nice work on the hocks . I remember that post .

 

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Had alot of hocks and beans , never any greens . Have to try that out . That finished bowl has my stomach growling . Looks great . Nice work on the hocks . I remember that post .

Rich Thank you if you get a chance try the greens I was amazed.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie
Having a small party for my youngest son (30)time to head back down to the kitchen

 

[xray]

That looks so good Richie! I could use a bowl of that.

Like!

 

[Hawging It]

Collards, turnip and mustard greens are great. My grandmother taught me how to prepare them when I was a kid. Always ham hocks and she always added a bit of sugar. I still cook them the same way. Nothing better than seasoned greens and southern cornbread!!!

 

[Steve H]

MMM, beans and greens with hocks. Perfect comfort food. Nice job.

 

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That looks so good Richie! I could use a bowl of that.

Like!

Joe thanks I hope the garden stays green for a few more weeks,have to cure another bunch of hocks.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

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Collards, turnip and mustard greens are great. My grandmother taught me how to prepare them when I was a kid. Always ham hocks and she always added a bit of sugar. I still cook them the same way. Nothing better than seasoned greens and southern cornbread!!!

HI The recipe is a keeper sugar takes the bitterness out.
Richie

 

[gmc2003]

Richie that would be an excellent meal in another month or so when the cold weather sets in. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome those 2 don't miss lead you that foamy and JJ come up with some good stuff. Freeze some of the greens you can have some all winter.

Warren

 

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MMM, beans and greens with hocks. Perfect comfort food. Nice job.

Steve Thanks I was amazed how good this came out.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

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Richie that would be an excellent meal in another month or so when the cold weather sets in. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris

Chris Thank you I will probably start another batch of hocks tomorrow.Thanks for the point I appreciate it
Richie

 

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Awesome those 2 don't miss lead you that foamy and JJ come up with some good stuff. Freeze some of the greens you can have some all winter.

Warren

Warren Thanks I didn't know if they would hold up to freezing,guess I will have to trim an cut some up so I can bag them.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

[HalfSmoked]

Richie I would say you probably will have to blanch them first.

Warren

 

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Warren Thanks I guess it won't hurt to try.Just put 4 more hocks into the curing brine.
Richie

 

[clifish]

Nice...going to try this, put some hot sauce in the bowl and you are all set.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Richie Thanks for the like it is appreciated.

Warren

 

[browneyesvictim]

BRAVO! This is really making me hungry! I wish the Mrs liked greens. But I would be all over this if I ever had a chance! Like!

 

[clifish]

Have to tip the hat an say Thank You to Foamheart for inspiring me to try the Collard Greens! Chef JimmyJ for posting a recipe in Kevins post, I made it according to the recipe a few times already Good Stuff.
For this post I changed 1 thing I used Baby Lima Beans,smoked the Hocks a few months back.
Hocks were smoked on my kettle
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You can see some nice color
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No pics of the Onion or Garlic
Hocks are in the pot to boil and simmer for 1 hour
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Collard Greens out of my garden wash an cut
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They joined the hocks you can see it looks like a lot
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It will look like they won't fit but just pack them in. They cook way down. Once they wilt down, I add 1tsp Salt, 2tsp Black Pepper and 1 TBS Brown Sugar
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Simmer these for a hour now I added the Baby Lima Beans
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When the beans are tender remove the Hock
when cool cut the meat an skin add back to the pot
You can see how the meat comes off the bones
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Time for a good ole comfort food meal
Thanks again Kevin & JJ
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Thanks for watching
Richie

How long did you smoke the hocks for Richie?

 

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Nice...going to try this, put some hot sauce in the bowl and you are all set.

Down to my last bottle of S.C. Reaper sauce I'll keep that in mind Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie