Traditional Simple Collard Greens

(large soup pot or crock pot)

1 "mess" of collards, rinsed and torn

  

Place in pot. Add water about half way up, and cover.

  

Cook until tender, adding water if necessary.

Serve with corn bread or freshly-baked whole wheat bread.

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Be sure to add your favorite seasonings, oils, and meats for customizing to your family's tastes!

Traditionalists enjoy ham bones, ham hocks, bacon and/or bacon grease in their greens.

NOTE: Vegans use Kelp or Sea Weed and Olive Oil

(left: shown without seasonings so that they may be added to assorted soups, stews, pasta, etc.)

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**Southern-Style Collard Greens**

From Diana Rattray, Your Guide to Southern Food.

INGREDIENTS:

    * 2 pounds of collard greens

    * 1 ham hock or 6 slices of cooked bacon

    * 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped

    * 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper

    * 2 to 3 teaspoons Kosher salt

PREPARATION:

Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion. Wash off ham hock and add to the pot. Add red pepper and salt. Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour.

Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with sliced tomato and corn bread.

Serves 4 to 6.