->Potlikker <-

Yield: 4 servings

1 bunch collard greens

1 bunch kale

4-ounce piece Canadian bacon

3 c water

1/4 ts crushed red pepper flakes

1 c vegetable broth

2 ts granulated sugar

1 tb cider or red wine vinegar

freshly ground black pepper to taste

salt

Remove the thick ribs from the collard greens and kale; wash in

several chnges of water. Chop coarsely.

Cut the Canadian bacon into chunks and put into a pot with the

water and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the

heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot.

Mince 1/4 cup and set aside.

Stir the vegetable broth, sugar and vinegar into the pot. Add the

greens, cover and let wilt, stirring. Simmer over medium-low heat,

partially covered, about 50 minutes, until tender.

About 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the

minced Canadian bacon and pepper to taste. Add the salt only if

necessary and serve.

Note: Potlikker is best served with cornbread to sop up the juices.