Heavenly Collards

Directions

1. 1
   Saute onion and bacon or hog jowl together and set aside. Don't drain.
2. 2
   Wash collard leaves thoroughly.
3. 3
   To chop collard greens, just stack 7 to 8 leaves, roll them up and chop.
4. 4
   It makes chopping much faster.
5. 5
   In large pot, add collards to boiling water. They will all fit as they begin to wilt.
6. 6
   Boil for 1 to 2 minutes after all collards are in pot.
7. 7
   Pour off water.
8. 8
   Cover collards with fresh water.
9. 9
   Add all other ingredients and cook 2 hours on low to medium heat.
10. 10
    Collards will cook down and almost all water will be gone.