Smothered Pork Chops

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Ham Hock Gravy:

2 smoked ham hocks

3 ears corn 

1 onion, diced 

1 carrot, diced 

2 stalks celery, diced 

1 gallon ice water 

4 ounces butter 

4 ounces all-purpose flour 

Collard Greens:

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

1 yellow onion, sliced 

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon red chile flakes 

2 pounds collard greens, tough ribs removed, leaves cut into 1-inch ribbons 

Picked meat from 1 ham hock 

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 

2 cups apple juice 

8 cups ham hock broth 

Kosher salt and black pepper

Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

2 pounds sweet potatoes, diced

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus for seasoning

1 teaspoon black pepper, plus for seasoning 

2 tablespoons molasses 

1/2 teaspoon dark chili powder

Pinch cayenne 

Pork Chops:

Twelve 4-ounce boneless pork chops

1 tablespoon kosher salt 

1 teaspoon black pepper