Fill sink with cold water.
Put in greens, making sure they have room to float.
The greens will rise to the top, while the dirt will sink.
Let greens sit in water for about 20 minutes.
Scoop out greens being careful not to stir up the dirt on bottom.
If they still look dirty, change water and repeat process.
Finish the cleaning by rinsing under running water.
Tear greens into pieces, throwing away thick veins and stems.
In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over med-high.
Add the greens and toss well with bacon grease for a couple of minutes.
Add ham stock, salt and pepper and sugar and stir.
Cover and simmer gently until very tender (DO NOT BOIL).
As the greens cook, they will produce a lot of liquid that will cook down. Add water as needed to prevent burning, but only use what is necessary so your pot liquor won't be watered down.
Cook time will vary but usually about 3 hours The flavor of collards is much better if you can cook for about 6 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	101.81 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.35g	17%
Cholesterol	10.78mg	4%
Sodium	17.03mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	897 Kcal (3756 kJ)
Calories from fat	900 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	100g	17%
Cholesterol	95mg	4%
Sodium	150mg	1%

* 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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