Marilyn Martin's Recipe

Collard Greens

Category: Recipes

Southern Style Collards

Ingredients

1 lb. ham hocks
3 qt. water
1 onion, chopped
5 lb. collard greens, washed, stems removed
2 tbs. sugar
salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Place water and ham hocks in a large pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & cook until meat is tender (approximately 1 hr). Cut collard leaves in half & place in boiling broth. Add onion, sugar, black pepper & salt . Cover, reduce heat, and simmer on medium heat until collards are tender (approximately 2 hrs).