Cooking Collards

1. 1

   Cut collard leaves from the bulk stalk.

2. 2

   Cut away large stalky stems.

3. 3

   Cold water wash collard leaves at least five times.

4. 4

   Collard leaves can be boiled whole in a large pot until tender.

5. 5

   Remove collard leaves from pot and cut into bite size pieces.

6. 6

   Season with ham hock seasoning,salt pork seasoning or bacon seasoning.

7. 7

   Salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   That's one method.

9. 9

   Method No.

10. 10

    2: Cut washed collard leaves into bite size pieces and place in a large cast iron fry pan with lid and add 1/2 cup water, a dash of purple basil, meat seasoning, salt and pepper to taste and steam cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the leaves are tender.

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