Southern-Style Collard Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen collard greens or 1 bunch fresh collard greens
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 dash liquid smoke
1 ham hock
1 cup water

Preparation

Thaw collard greens if using frozen or rinse if using fresh.
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes.
Discard ham hock.
Serve with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste.