Momma's Homegrown Collards

Serves: 2

Aurelia Collier

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

46

Sweetness

45

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Onion (diced)

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Cut the collards into 1- to 2-inch pieces, wash them in warm to hot water at least 2 or 3 times, then leave them in warm water until needed

2

Place all the meat in a large pot, 2/3 filled with water, cover then boil 20 to 30 minutes

3

Drain the water and refill the pot; then cover and boil the meat again for about 1 hour

4

Drain the collards; add them to the cooked meat and stock, along with the onion, and salt and pepper, to taste

5

Cook the whole potful for another 30 to 45 minutes

6

Some people like greens cooked less, so they're chewy

7

The longer you cook them, the more tender they get

8

Serve alone, over rice, grits or potatoes, or as a side dish