INGREDIENTS
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1 smoked ham hock
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4 -6 slices thick bacon (optional)
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8 cups collard greens, tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips ( kale may also be used)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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4 cups water
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SERVE WITH:
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1/2 cup minced mild onions (optional)
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red wine vinegar ( amount to taste) (optional)
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hot pepper sauce ( I like Tabasco, amount to taste) (optional)