Big Daddy Jay'S Collard Greens

• 2 bunches collard greens
• 1 or 2 ham hocks
• 4 to 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt.

1. Wash collards and cut off larg stems; cut into 1 inch strips. In a large stock pot, brown onion and ham hocks in oil.
2. Add chicken broth and collards. Cook over med-low heat for 30-45 minutes. Stir in pepper flakes, sugar and vinegar. Continue cooking until collards are tender. Adjust seasoning to your tast and enjoy.
3. Cooks Note: This recipe can be used for all types of greens: kale, collards, chinese cabbage, spinach etc.
4. Just adjust the cooking time according to the greens you are cooking.
5. Variations: Add a few cloves of minced garlic. Pancetta, proscuitto or lean salt pork can be chopped into 1/8" bits and fried until crispy in olive oil; the drippings can then be used to cook and flavor the greens.

collard greens, ham hocks, chicken broth, onion, red pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/big-daddy-jays-collard-greens-50118213 (may not work)