2 1/2 c. water, boiling
1/2 c. bacon, raw, chopped
1 1/2 lb. greens, collard, kale, fresh
1 1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Add bacon to water; cover; simmer 30 minutes. Trim away any bruises or blemished spots on greens. Cut leaves from stems. Wash leaves in several changes of cold water to remove all traces of dirt. Chop into small pieces. Add greens, salt, and pepper to bacon and water. Add enough water to cover greens. Cover; simmer 1 1/2 hours. Serve with cooking liquid (pot liquor).