COLLARD GREENS

 

Sometimes we use a mixture of turnip greens, collards and mustard greens..equal ammount of each.. so good. 

 

1 lb. smoked ham hocks

 

1 1/2 qts. water

1 to 2 hot pepper pods or 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 lbs. fresh collard greens

1 med. onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 sm. green pepper, chopped

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Place Ham Hocks Dutch oven or large saucepan, add water, pepper pods and garlic. Cover; bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes. Break off and discard stems of collards. Wash leaves thoroughly. Slice leaves into bite-size pieces by rolling several leaves together and slicing in 1/4 inch strips. Add collards, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until greens are done.