Southern Style Collard Greens

Ingredients and Instructions

1 large bunch (about 3 pounds) of collard greens

1 smoked ham hock

1 onion, chopped

2 teaspoons of minced fresh garlic

3 teaspoons of cider vinegar

3 teaspoons of dark corn syrup

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

1/2 teaspoon of red pepper

1/2 teaspoon of white pepper

A few dashes hot pepper sauce

Cut off and discard base of ste ms on the greens, then coarsely chop the upper stems and

leaves. Wash several times in cold water and drain thoroughly. Place 1 packed cup of greens in

a blender or food processor and puree and set aside. Place the remaining greens and ha mhock

in a large pot and cover with water. Bring greens to a rolling boil and add the onions, ga rlic,

vinegar, corn syrup and seasonings to taste, reduce heat to medium. Add the pureed co llards.

Cover and cook for 2 hours or until cooked down and tender.