Collard Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

smoked ham hock or 1/4 lb. fatback or side of bacon
1 lb. collard greens
1 red pepper pod
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic
salt, pepper and sugar to taste

Preparation

Boil meat until thoroughly cooked.
Meanwhile, remove damaged leaves, roots and stems from collards.
Wash well, making certain no sand remains.
Add all ingredients to meat.
Cover and cook until collards are tender.
Drain.