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                      Kat's Cajun Greens

2 bunchs Fresh collard, turnip, or -mustard greens
11/2 tbs Lard or rendered bacon fat
1 med Onion, minced
1/4 lb Smoked slab bacon or ham *
2 c Water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tbs Of Louisiana-style hot sauce *

 *cut in 1/2-inch dices or 1/2 pound ordinary sliced bacon or ham 

Trim away and discard the tough stems of greens.  Rinse several times in lukewarm water to wash away any sand.  Melt lard in a pot with a lid.  Add onions and bacon. Fry together over medium-high heat, stirring  until onions wilt and bacon starts to brown (about 5 minutes). Add greens and the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, lower heat to medium, and cook until greens are tender,  (about 15- 20 minutes). Uncover, raise heat to high, and boil off some of the excess water (about 5 minutes). Add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste, and serve hot. (

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