home4school Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I've been reading here about people saving their hambones for soup, beans, etc. Can I use it to flavor my collard greens for New Years or is that a no-no? I usually put a couple of small pork chops in them, but if I can use this then that saves $$$, right? We enjoy the flavor with the pork chops, so will these taste really drastically different? If I can use this, should I freeze it until then? Thanks! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom In Missouri Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I think the smoky flavor would be welcome in greens. I'd freeze it just because its out of the way...and use it. Some of the best good eats is a ham bone used for flavoring. Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I know many people who use the ham bone in their greens. It can taste wonderful. We use the bone in our black eyed peas and put bacon in our greens though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Here is a recipe for collard greens with ham hocks: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Southern-as-You-Can-Get-Collard-Greens/Detail.aspx I think it is a good idea to freeze the bone, but I have used week old ham with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Works well, unless it is a honey ham. The sweet ham just doesn't give a very good flavor! Dh insists on continuing to try.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thanks, ladies. I mentioned using it in the collards to my mother and she looked at me like I had sprouted three heads! "Well, I don't know about that. I never did it that way." Maybe I should just put it in the BE Peas (I didn't even think of that) and still get some chops for the greens. Merry Christmas! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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