Bob's Collard Greens

Filed under Vegetables

Bob's method; no amounts.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Simmer the ham hock in water about 1 hour to make a broth.
  2. Meanwhile, remove the tough stems from the collards, stack the leaves, slice into 1-inch-wide pieces and rinse in cold water.
  3. Add garlic cloves, butter and a bay leaf to the broth, add the greens and simmer until very tender. Serve with red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.