Canning Old Fashioned Greens and Ham Hocks Southern Style

Old Fashioned Greens and Hamhocks Old fashioned greens and ham hocks is a classic southern dish. This recipe is perhaps not as popular as it once was, but I remember having this on the supper table nearly every week back in the day. This is not a set recipe that really calls for a particular type of greens and each batch can be a little different. Collard greens are a standard ingredient but they can be mixed with cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, or just about anything from Brassica family of greens. The 'southern' style part comes largely from ham hocks and/or bacon. This adds a wonderful flavor. I must say that a lot of folks who are very 'fat conscious' these days just don't know what they are missing if they have not tried many real 'southern delicacies'. Typical ingredients for this recipe may differ a bit from batch to batch but mainly include:

• Collard greens/mixed green - shredded
• ham hocks, ham, and.or bacon
• chicken broth or homemade stock
• salt
• brown sugar
• garlic
• apple cider vinegar
• onions
• your favorite hot sauce

One thing you can look forward to if you decide to try this recipe will be the wonder aroma that will fill your kitchen. If you are like me, it will probably bring back some fond memories of simpler times. Just watch the video for details including amounts and cooking times. Be prepared for a lot of shrinkage as well because greens will really cook down considerably.  Be sure to check out all the great gardening, canning and homesteading tips on the 'That 1870's Homestead' Youtube channel. 
As always, have a great time canning at home!

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