Collard Greens

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 pound *smoked meat (smoked neck bones)
• 1 Tbsp House seasoning, recipe follows
• 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
• 1 Tbsp hot red pepper sauce
• 1 large bunch collard greens
• 1 Tbsp butter

HOUSE SEASONING:

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large part, bring 3 qts of **water to a boil & add smoked meat, House seasoning, seasoned salt & hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium & cook for 1 hour.
2. Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand.The tender leaves don’t need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1 inch thick strips. Place greens in pot with meat & add butter. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done taste and adjust ***seasoning.
3. Serve with favorite dish as a side.

*Try – substitute chipotle pepper in sauce for meat?
**Chicken Broth
***Add ground red Chile