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Delicious Collard Greens & Oxtails: Authentic Soul Food Recipe
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Delicious Collard Greens & Oxtails: Authentic Soul Food Recipe
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Delicious Collard Greens & Oxtails: Authentic Soul Food Recipe

Discover how to make the ultimate Southern comfort dish with this classic Collard Greens and Oxtails recipe. Enjoy fork-tender oxtails slow-cooked to perfection, combined with savory, well-seasoned collard greens for a truly heartwarming meal.
#Collard Greens
#Oxtails
#Soul Food
#Southern Cooking
#Comfort Food
#Stew
Hearty Plate of Collard Greens and Oxtails
Hearty Plate of Collard Greens and Oxtails

Recipe Information

30m
Prep Time
3h 15m
Cook Time
3h 45m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Soul Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
600
Calories
50g
Protein
30g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Tender Oxtail Ready to Enjoy
Tender Oxtail Ready to Enjoy

Ingredients

  • Oxtail
    (approximately 900g)

    2 pounds

  • Collard Greens
    (approximately 900g, cleaned and chopped)

    2 pounds
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  • Yellow Onion
    (chopped)

    1 large

  • Garlic Cloves
    (minced)

    4 cloves

  • Chicken Broth
    (or beef broth)

    4 cups

  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    1 cup

  • Hot Sauce
    (adjust to taste)

    1 tablespoon
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  • Smoked Ham Hock
    (or smoked turkey neck)

    1 piece

  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Red Pepper Flakes

    1 teaspoon
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  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 6
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Flavorful Collard Greens Close-up
Flavorful Collard Greens Close-up

Instructions

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  • 1

    Clean oxtails thoroughly, pat dry, and season generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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    Clean oxtails thoroughly, pat dry, and season generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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    Thorough cleaning removes impurities and enhances flavor.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sear oxtails on all sides until deeply browned. Remove oxtails and set aside.
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    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sear oxtails on all sides until deeply browned. Remove oxtails and set aside.
    15m

    Browning creates a rich, deep flavor base for the stew.
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  • 3

    Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and smoked ham hock to the pot. Return oxtails to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2.5-3 hours until oxtails are fork-tender.
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    Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and smoked ham hock to the pot. Return oxtails to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2.5-3 hours until oxtails are fork-tender.
    3h

    Low and slow cooking is crucial for tenderizing tough cuts like oxtail.
  • 4

    While oxtails simmer, wash collard greens thoroughly, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
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    While oxtails simmer, wash collard greens thoroughly, remove tough stems, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
    15m

    Ensure greens are well-rinsed to remove any grit.
  • 5

    Add chopped collard greens, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to the pot with the oxtails. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, or until greens are tender.
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    Add chopped collard greens, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to the pot with the oxtails. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, or until greens are tender.
    1h

    Greens cook down significantly, so a full pot is expected at first.
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  • 6

    Remove smoked ham hock, shred any meat from it, and discard bone. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot with a side of cornbread or rice.
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    Remove smoked ham hock, shred any meat from it, and discard bone. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot with a side of cornbread or rice.
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    Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.
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