Ham and beans with greens

Picture posted Oct 2017 because Photobucket deleted original.

HAM AND NAVY BEANS 

1 (1 lb.) bag small white beans

6 c. water

Bring to boil, discard water, add 6 cups water, bring to boil, add

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1/8 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 can chicken broth

1 Large cooked ham hock

Few dashes sherry

Salt and pepper to taste

Simmer to taste 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender

Ingredients

2 bundles collard greens

4 cups salted water

         + enough chicken stock to cover

1 large smoked ham hock

1 cup sugar

Salt

five fingers pinch (or two) of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Chop collard greens.

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks in salted water and cover for about 90 minutes. Cook ham hocks until slightly tender. In the same saucepan, add remaining ingredients and collard greens.

Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

*Cook's Note: Make sure at least half of ham hocks are covered with water. If not, add additional water.