Beans, ham hocks, greens and corn bread, ya all. Yee haw.

COLLARD GREENS

2 bundles collard greens

water to cover

2 large smoked ham hocks

1 cup sugar

Salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt

tabasco sauce to taste added after cooked and drained.

Directions

Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Remove stems, chop collard greens.

In a medium saucepan, bring  salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks  and greens in salted water 

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

HAM AND NAVY BEANS

1 (1 lb.) bag small white beans

6 c. turkey stock

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

2 lb. cooked ham cut in pieces

Few dashes sherry

Salt and pepper to taste