Grandma’s Collard Greens
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours
Makes
6 servings
My grandmother made the best collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. —Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups white wine
