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Braised Collard Greens with Tasso Ham

Tasso Ham is an absolutely amazing piece of cured and smoked meat that can easily be the substitute for a ham hock. These greens are simple and make for an amazing side dish for Thanksgiving.

Kitchen Items Needed

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Recipe

  • 1 lb.

    Tasso Ham

  • 6 cups

    water

  • 3 lbs.

    collard greens , cleaned, de-stemmed and chopped

  • 1

    large yellow onion , thinly sliced

  • 1 Tbsp.

    red wine vinegar

  • 2 dashes

    Tabasco
    Step 1

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Add the Tasso Ham and reduce the heat to a simmer for an hour.

    • Step 2

  • Remove the ham from pan and allow to cool. Remove the pan from the heat but keep the broth.

    • Step 3

  • Shred the Tasso ham and set aside.

    • Step 4

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add the greens and onions.

    • Step 5

  • A half cup at a time, add the broth to the pan. Allow the liquid to be soak into the collard greens and onions before adding another.

    • Step 6

  • Keep adding the broth, allowing it to evaporate each time until the green and onions are cooked. Be careful not to allow the green to scorch.

    • Step 7

  • Add the Tasso ham back in as the collards greens and onions begin to reduce.

    • Step 8

  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the red wine vinegar and Tabasco, stir and allow to mellow.

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