1 smoked ham hock
4 -6 slices thick bacon (optional)
8 C collard greens, tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips (kale may also be used)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 C water
Serve With
1/2 C minced mild onion (optional)
red wine vinegar (amount to taste) (optional)
hot pepper sauce

smoked ham hock
4 -6 slices

thick

bacon

(optional)
8 cups

collard greens, tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips
(kale may also be used)
1 teaspoon

salt
1/2 teaspoon

black pepper
4 cups

water
1/2 cup

minced mild

onion

(optional)
red wine vinegar

(amount to taste)

(optional)
hot pepper sauce
(I like Tabasco, amount to taste)

(optional)