A Young Lady's Mustard and Collard Greens

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   Clean the greens throughly.

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   you can do this by either rinsing them in cold water or filling the sink with water and sort of rub the leaves by hand.

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   next remove the thick center stalk from the greens and any thick veins.

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   you can do this by tearing or cutting the greens.

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   discard the stalks.

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   once finished squeeze the excess water out of the greens then set them aside.

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   in a medium pot, put the oil on medium heat til hot.

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   next cook the red onion, white onion and hamhock/salt pork for about 8 minutes.

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   turn the heat down to low and add the garlic.

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    let the meat simmer for about 20 minutes.

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    wait until you see the fat cook off of the meat and mix with the onions.

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    this will be the base for your greens.

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    next remove any excess fatty meat and discard.

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    you may leave a few meat portions in the pot if you desire.

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    now stuff the greens into the pot.

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    do not worry if the pot is overfilled as the greens will cook down quickly.

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    add the water and vinegar to the pot and bring it to a boil.

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    cook on medium heat until all the leaves wilt or get soft.

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    turn the greens occasionally for even cooking.

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    after about 10 minutes turn the heat down to simmer.

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    add garlic salt and pepper to taste.

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    check the broth periodically and and the seasoning as needed.

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    cook about 2 1/2 hours.

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    the mustard greens will be tender before the collards.

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    check the collars for tender consistency.

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    serve hot.

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    enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.