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:
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