Recipe: Greens with Pork Hocks (using collard greens and potatoes)

GREENS WITH PORK HOCKS

2 smoked pork hocks
6 cups water
3 lbs. collard greens
1 tsp. salt
Pinch of sugar
8 small white potatoes, peeled

Place pork hocks in 6 quart saucepot. Add 6 cups water or enough to cover Cover pot. Bring to a boil; reduce to low heat. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.

Break off stems of collard greens. Wash leaves thoroughly. Slice large leaves into bite size pieces by rolling several leaves together and slicing in 1/4 inch strips (if greens are bitter, place 6 cups water in separate saucepot; bring to a boil. Add greens and boil 5 minutes; drain.)

Add parboiled or fresh greens, salt, sugar, and potatoes to pork hocks. Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

TO SERVE:
Cut pork into 1 inch pieces. Combine pork pieces with greens and top with potatoes.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.