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Collard Greens
Serves 12

5 bundles collard greens
3 cups salted water
3 large smoked ham hocks
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

Thoroughly wash collard greens, be sure to pull leaves apart and
remove any sand. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups salted water
to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover. Cook
ham hocks until slightly tender and remove from pan. In the same
saucepan, add collard greens and remaining ingredients. Cover and
cook greens for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until water reduces, add more water
and additional salt and sugar, to taste.

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