Braised Collard Greens

Name: Braised Collard Greens
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 5 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 12 cups, water, divided; 2 (12-ounce), smoked ham hocks, rinsed; 2 pounds, collard greens; 2 cups, chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; Pinch , cayenne pepper

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Vegetables

By Erica Turner ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2023

A mess of greens, braised until meltingly tender and smoky, is the epitome of Southern cooking.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 3 hours

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