How Do You Make Southern Style Mixed Greens?
Everyone knows one of the number one soul food dishes to have is good old southern greens. This is great for any family gathering, holiday event, potluck, or a little something to help warm the soul. Soak Greens in ice cold water for 20 minutes to loosen and remove and excess dirt. After greens are done soaking, sauté ham hock and minced garlic with 3 tbsp vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large stew pot. While Ham is sauteing remove greens from and cold water and give one final good rinse with warm water. Next pick away leaves from stems into medium to large pieces and place in a extra-large bowl. Discard stems Add sugar to greens and toss together. This will help diminish the bitterness of the collard greens. Next add greens to grease, ham hock and garlic. Toss and coat greens well with grease. The greens will make a LOUD sizzling noise at first. DON’T be alarmed, your greens are not burning. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Once greens have wilted down to half th
