Traditional Collard Greens

I found myself with cold weather and a ham hock, so i bought a couple of bunches of Collard Greens and went traditional.

Collard Greens

Traditional

·       2 bunches collard greens, washed and chopped fine

·       1 smoked Ham hock

·       1/2 teaspoon smoked salt

·       1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

·       3 cloves garlic, minced

·       2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

·       1 tablespoon bacon fat

·       1 cup water

·       regular salt to taste

just soften the garlic in the bacon fat in a large pan on high heat

add the ham hock, collards and water

bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low

cover and stir occasionally for 1 hour

add vinegar and stir and continue for at least 2 more hours

salt to taste and serve

Save the collard green "liquor" as a side drink