Spicy Ham Hock & Collard Skillet
Smoked ham hock seared until golden, then simmered with collard greens and a splash of vinegar and hot sauce for that authentic Southern backbone. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 whole (about 1.5 lbs) smoked ham hock
- 1 large bunch (about 1 lb), chopped collard greens, fresh
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ large yellow onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Sear ham hock 3-4 minutes per side until edges brown. Don't move it around.
- 3
Add onion slices to the pan, stirring around the ham hock, for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in broth, hot sauce, and vinegar. Add collard greens in handfuls, pressing down to fit.
- 5
Cover and simmer 10 minutes until greens are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or large stainless steel skillet
- lid or foil for covering
- wooden spoon or spatula
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