Friday, April 22, 2011

Collard Greens

       Things you will need:
  • 2 to 3 bunches of fresh Collard Greens
  • Smoked Turkey Necks and/or Ham Hocks
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Hot Sauce(optional)
Cut Collards discarding the stems of the leaf
Take 3 to 4 leafs and roll leafs by folding it in half,then again from the line of the leaf.
Cut Collards from the end (should look like an pinwheel of Collards)
Wash Collards throughly (about 2 to 3 times) getting rid of dirt or grit.
Place Collards into a deep pot and fill with cold water (enough to where the the water is barely reaching on top of the collards) Bring to a boil and Cover...Now.

With the Turkey Necks or Ham Hocks
Boil until Tender  in a seperate pot.
Season Turkey Necks or Hocks with Salt and Pepper
Then add your meat into the pot with your Collard Greens.
Season Greens with 4Tbs. of Hot Sauce(optional)
Allow your Greens to cook for 45mins. to an Hour(or until tender to taste)
and most of the water has been dissolved. ENJOY!!!!

*NOTE* You can cut the freshness of the collards by adding 3tsp. of sugar
they will taste GREAT!!!

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