Sautéed Collard Greens

collard greens and ham in a white skillet

This colorful dish delivers tender collard greens, sautéed with onion and garlic, braised in a savory, tangy-sweet sauce, and embellished with seared, smoky ham. Southern style collard greens just got a refresh!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword collard greens, ham, southern food

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
8 ounces deli ham or ham steak cut into bite-size pieces
1 small yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 bunches collard greens rinsed well, stems removed, and cut into 2-inch pieces, or 16-ounce package trimmed/cut collard greens
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes for serving optional

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until golden and starting to crisp around the edges. Transfer the ham to a plate.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the collard greens and toss to combine. Add the chicken broth, brown sugar, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the collard greens are tender and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Fold in the ham. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and serve.

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