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Rinse the collard greens thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, add the ham hock and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour until the ham hock is tender.
While the ham hock is cooking, chop the onion and mince the garlic.
Once the ham hock is tender, remove it from the pot and set aside to cool. Discard the cooking water.
In the same pot, add the chicken broth, chopped collard greens, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the ham hock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the collard greens are tender.
Remove the ham hock from the pot, shred the meat, and discard the bone. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.