Greens With Smoked Ham Hocks

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ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

2 smoked ham hocks
1 1/2 quart water
1 hot pepper pod
OR
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 pounds fresh collard, turnip, kale or mustard greens (or mixture)
1 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste

directions

Place hocks in Dutch oven or large saucepan; add water, pepper pods and garlic. Cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until hocks are tender.

Break off stems of greens. Wash leaves thoroughly. Slice leaves into bite size pieces by rolling several leaves together and slicing in 1/4 inch strips. Add greens, sugar and salt to hocks. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until greens are done.

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Romfh

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