Cooking Collards

Directions

1. 1
   Cut collard leaves from the bulk stalk.
2. 2
   Cut away large stalky stems.
3. 3
   Cold water wash collard leaves at least five times.
4. 4
   Collard leaves can be boiled whole in a large pot until tender.
5. 5
   Remove collard leaves from pot and cut into bite size pieces.
6. 6
   Season with ham hock seasoning,salt pork seasoning or bacon seasoning.
7. 7
   Salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8
   That's one method.
9. 9
   Method No.
10. 10
    2: Cut washed collard leaves into bite size pieces and place in a large cast iron fry pan with lid and add 1/2 cup water, a dash of purple basil, meat seasoning, salt and pepper to taste and steam cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the leaves are tender.