Collards - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. collards
1 3/4 lb. ham hock
1 gal. water
salt

Preparation

Cut off and discard tough stems and discolored leaves from collards.
Wash greens thoroughly.
Combine ham hock and water in Dutch oven; bring to a boil and cook 15 to 30 minutes.
Add collards; cover and cook at low boil for 1 1/2 hours.
Season to taste with salt.