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Instant Pot Southern Style Collard Greens Recipe
Published: April 1, 2024
This is my go-to instant pot southern-style collard greens recipe. It's packed with flavor from the ham hock and spices, and the greens turn out perfectly tender every time. A must-try!
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Jump into my kitchen adventures with me! Today, we're tackling Southern-Style Collard Greens, right in our own Instant Pot. Trust me, your tastebuds are in for a real treat. Imagine tender, flavorful greens infused with the savory goodness of ham hock and a tangy kick of apple cider vinegar. It's a symphony of flavors, all from humble, simple ingredients. I can't wait for you to try it!
Ingredients for Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Collard greens: Leafy greens that provide a hearty texture and earthy flavor, essential for the base of this Southern-style dish.
- Onion: Adds a sweet and savory depth to the dish, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the collard greens.
- Garlic: Infuses a pungent and aromatic flavor, complementing the collard greens and adding a rich complexity to the dish.
- Ham hock: Imparts a smoky and meaty flavor, creating a robust broth that infuses the collard greens with savory goodness.
- Chicken broth: Provides a flavorful liquid base that helps tenderize the collard greens and infuse them with savory taste.
- Apple cider vinegar: Adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor, balancing the richness of the dish and enhancing the overall taste.
One unique twist to this instant pot southern-style collard greens recipe is to add a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor. It gives the dish a subtle heat that complements the savory ham hock and earthy collard greens perfectly.
Essential Tools for Making Collard Greens in an Instant Pot
- Instant Pot: Essential for pressure cooking the collard greens quickly while infusing flavors.
- Knife: Needed to chop the collard greens, onion, and garlic for the recipe.
Common Questions About Preparing Collard Greens in an Instant Pot
Serves: 6 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches of collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 ham hock
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ham hock, collard greens, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick release and carefully remove the ham hock.
- Serve the collard greens hot with some of the cooking liquid.
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 8 g | Total Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 800 mg | Dietary Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 2 g | Calcium: 200 mg | Potassium: 500 mg | Iron: 3 mg | Vitamin A: 500 µg | Vitamin C: 30 mg
Tips for Making and Storing Collard Greens Ahead of Time
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook the collard greens as directed in the recipe.
- Let the collard greens cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook the collard greens as directed in the recipe.
- Allow the collard greens to cool completely.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Label with the date and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
