Basic Southern-Style Greens
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INGREDIENTS 2 pounds fresh greens (turnip, mustard, collards, etc.) 1-1/2 gallons water 1 or 2 ham hocks (can use salt pork) 1 tablespoon salt 1 or 2 dried red peppers or cayenne, optional 1/2 cup chopped onion, optional In a large pot, boil the water with the ham hocks and salt, plus any optional seasonings or ingredients. Clean and add the greens a few at a time. Cover and boil for about 1 hour. Serve with cider vinegar or pepper sauce.