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“US UP NORTH” COLLARD GREENS




      8 large bunches                Yield: 6-8 large servings
        Collard Greens (fresh)       Cover smoked meats with water

      1-2 large ham hocks, smoked    and boil for 45-50 minutes.
        or smoked meat of your choice
                                     To prepare greens, remove the
      1 medium yellow onion, chopped  thick  part  of  the  stem  and
                                     roughly cut or tear the green
      4 cloves of garlic, chopped
                                     leaves into two-inch pieces.
      2 tbsp. garlic powder

      2 tsp. onion powder            Wash greens thoroughly in salt
                                     water at least 3 times until all
      Salt and pepper to taste       grit is removed. Drain.


                                     Remove meat from water and
                                     set aside.


                                     Strain broth, put back on the
                                     stove and add washed greens, ham hocks, onions and garlic and spices.


                                     Boil greens on medium heat for approximately 45 mins. Check for desired tenderness and adjust
                                     seasonings.


                                     *For best results cook 1-2 days in advance.

                                     Recipe courtesy of Chef Hardette Harris, Owner of Us Up North Kitchen






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