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Ingredients
4 Bunches fresh collard greens, cleaned & steamed
5 Slices of bacon
1 Smoked ham hock
2 Medium onions, chopped
4-6 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Bunch of green onions (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
7 Cups of water
Instructions
If the collard green leaves are large, cut in half after lightly steaming.
Cook the bacon in a large stock pot, rendering as much fat as possible. Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the ham hock, the chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture boil for 10 minutes. Add the collard greens, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 3-4 hours or until well cooked and most of th water is cooked away.