Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 2 whole smoked turkey wings or 2 smoked ham hocks, cracked
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon whole black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper seeds
• 3 tablespoons seasoning salt
• 3 bunches collard greens, or others of your choice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• Vinegar, for serving, optional
• Chopped onion, for garnish, optional

Directions

Fill a large stockpot 1/3 with water. Add smoked meat and seasoning. Bring water to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until meat falls apart when touched with tongs or fork.

Cut greens into 1/2-inch strips. Wash the greens thoroughly. Add greens to pot, with salt and black pepper. Cook until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

Hints: Add vinegar at serving time. Add chopped onion, if desired.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs, and therefore may be difficult to reproduce in the home.