I made these just as I was taught by my Grandma.....And it don't get any better if I do say so. She was a great old school Grandma. Spent her whole day in the kitchen making great food, I do not think I ever saw her without a apron on unless it was at church.
Here is what you need.
2 Lbs Chopped Collard Greens (I do buy the bag ones but I wash and remove all stems)
1 Smoked Ham Hock
2 Slices of Country Ham Biscuit slices
1 Small onion chopped
1 Box of Unsalted Vegetable Stock
(not broth)2 cups of water
No other seasoning is required until serving, I know I could add Garlic and others but I am making Grandma's Greens
Number one thing is to rewash the greens.
Then remove any and all stems. They will make the greens bitter. This is how many stems I removed.
Add Vegie stock, water and Ham Hock into a 3 qt. pot. Cover and boil for about 1 to 1.5 hours until Hock is tender. Remove hock from bone and add back to stock. You will need to turn the hock every now and then.
Chop Onion and add to pot and let simmer for 15 mins
Dice up Country Ham and add to pot.
Slowly add Collard Greens to pot as they wilt down.
Bring greens to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for at least 4 hours.
Then they are ready to eat. Make sure you serve them with Pepper Vinegar (my choice and Grandma's) or Apple Cider Vinegar
