Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 1 ham hock
• 3 pounds collard greens, leaves torn and stems chopped
• 1 cup ham drippings combined with 1 gallon water
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Serving suggestion: baked Virginia Ham or Danish Ham, drippings reserved

Directions

Combine the ham hocks and collard greens in a large pot. Add the water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the greens gently until they are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve the greens accompanied by slices of baked ham.