Pull the leaves of the collards from the stems, discard the stems. Coarsely chop or tear the leaves to about size of postage stamps. Wash them thoroughly in cold water, changing the water several times. Drain. In a large saucepan combine the greens, bacon grease, salt, sugar, fatback, pepper, baking soda and water. Boil slowly 2 hours or until tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2649.04 Kcal (11091 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.46g	33%
Cholesterol	771.13mg	257%
Sodium	383.83mg	16%
Potassium	4499.01mg	96%
Total Carbs	179.09g	60%
Sugars	37.96g	152%
Dietary Fiber	27.04g	108%
Protein	432.01g	864%
Vitamin C	558mg	930%
Vitamin A	27mg	900%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	10884.5mg	1088%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	919.09 Kcal (3848 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.45g	33%
Cholesterol	267.55mg	257%
Sodium	133.17mg	16%
Potassium	1560.95mg	96%
Total Carbs	62.14g	60%
Sugars	13.17g	152%
Dietary Fiber	9.38g	108%
Protein	149.89g	864%
Vitamin C	193.6mg	930%
Vitamin A	9.4mg	900%
Iron	3.1mg	50%
Calcium	3776.4mg	1088%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

54

Points
62

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
high fiber

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