Instructions: Put ham hocks in large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium to high heat for about 1 hour. Wash greens and remove large, tough stems. Add greens to the water and ham hocks and cook over medium heat for at least 3 hours. You can add more greens as they cook down. Take out ham hocks and remove meat from bone. Add meat back into the greens. Season greens with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve with cider vinegar and hot sauce to allow your guests to prepare their own perfect greens. Stand back and wait for compliments on your authentic Southern style. The leftover greens are great, especially if you add some more greens the next day....more on that below.

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