fresh country collard greens

Name: Fresh Country Collard Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 bunch(es) fresh collard greens; 1 package(s) country ham slices, cut into small pieces or 1 to 2 ham hocks; 3 tablespoon(s) bacon grease; 2 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; - water to cover

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Nov 26, 2012

I've always loved fresh greens of nearly any kind, but collard and turnip are my favorites. My mom and my granny told me how to make these years ago by adding a spoonfull of this and a little of that. No prescise measurements, of course, but that's the way they learned from their mother's. Of course, I've tweaked them some and granny didn't have a slow cooker, so she simmered hers slowly on the stove top. These greens are perfect with some fresh, hot cornbread and I love the old-fashioned taste. I hope that y'all enjoy them just as much!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 5 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 10 to 12 hearty appetites

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh collard greens
1 package country ham slices, cut into small pieces or 1 to 2 ham hocks
3 tablespoons bacon grease
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoons sugar
- water to cover

How To Make fresh country collard greens

Step 1

Remove collard greens from stalk and then remove the stems from the leaves. Roll leaves up and slice into strips. Wash thoroughly, taking care to remove any sand or grit.

Step 2

Place in large stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until greens have cooked down and turned a bright green color.
Step 3

Place collard greens in colander and drain well. Rinse one more time with cool water. Place collards and seasonings into a crock pot and cook on high for about 2 hours and then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for about three more hours or until greens are tender and meat is cooked. Enjoy with fresh hot cornbread or muffins.
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