Stir-Fried Collard Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch collard greens (about 3 to 4 lb.)
3 to 4 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. sugar
dash of crushed red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped red green bell pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Remove stems of collards and discard them.
Wash leaves thoroughly.
Slice leaves into bite-size pieces by rolling several leaves together and cutting into 1/4-inch strips.
Blanch greens in boiling water for 30 minutes.
Drain well.
Heat drippings in wok or large skillet until hot.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Yields 6 servings.