->Collard Greens 05 <-

Serves 12 5 bundles collard greens

3 cups salted water

3 large smoked ham hocks

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup salt

3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

Thoroughly wash collard greens, be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups salted water

to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover. Cook

ham hocks until slightly tender and remove from pan. In the same

saucepan, add collard greens and remaining ingredients. Cover and 2 1/2 to 3 hours until water reduces, add more water

and additional salt and sugar, to taste.