Recipe

Mustard Greens And Ham Hocks Recipe

	Coffeebean53 / All my dishes 10 months, 3 weeks ago A great side that is healthy and comforting. Prep:20m Cook:90m Servings:6	Coffeebean5
	easy healthy vegetable side

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Ingredients

2 pounds mustard greens or collard greens

2 pounds green cabbage

3 ham hocks, smoked (about 2 pounds)

3 quarts water

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon thyme leaves

4 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled (about 2 pounds)

Cut into quarters

Directions

1. Wash the greens thoroughly and drain them by shaking

Off any excess water. Remove the very thick part of the

Stems from the greens and coarsely chop the leaves.

Cut the cabbage into quarters and cut the core from the

Cabbage pieces. Coarsely chop the cabbage and set aside.

2. Put the ham hocks and enough cold water to cover them

In a 4-quartsaucepan over high heat. Heat to boiling,reduce

The heat to simmering, and cook the hocks, covered, until

Almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

3. Stir in the chopped greens, salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme.

Cook 30 minutes.

Add the cabbage and potatoes and cook until all vegetables are tender,

About 30 minutes.Check the seasonings and serve hot.

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Comments

linebb956 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Never had them with cabbage before... sounds good. I love greens..

bondc 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Yes! Yes! With vinegar and cornbread!

mrtnzangel8 7 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Just got a bunch of hocks from my sis today. I would love to try this recipe but will have to save it for a get together/party. The dad and girls do not like greens. Can't see me make all this just for me. Or can I? LOL
~~ang

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