TRUE SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Since Collard Greens are VERY SANDY you must cut of the ends and rinse 3-4 TIMES.
• Stack leaves on top of each other about 15 roll up then cut.
• Cut up salt pork into strips and fry in a pan -- Do not add any OIL or GREASE it will make it's own.
• If your using the smoked turkey, just add to the pot with 1/2 cup of water.
• Smash garlic with knife (do not chop up).
• Add water, red pepper, smashed garlic, onion & garlic powder and black pepper (add the SALT if your using the smoked turkey & add the smoked turkey) to large pot; bring to a boil.
• Add collard greens to pot (water level should be very low--DON'T ADD ANY MORE!).
• Bring back to a boil add salt pork and the grease it made into the pot.
• BE CAREFUL OIL WILL POP WHEN IT HITS THE WATER.
• Stir & cover and bring to very low heat.
• Cook greens for about 1 hour stirring occasionally, then add sugar/Splenda.
• Cook for another 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Now you have TRUE Southern Collard Greens.