Grandmas Collard Greens

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
6 cups water
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups white wine

Method:

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, 55-60 minutes or until meat is tender.
2. Add collard greens, wine, and remaining lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55-60
minutes or until greens are very tender. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard
bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Helpful Hints:

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.


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