Collard Greens with Cornmeal Dumplings

== Desription ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Miller Estate in Wills Point, Texas in 1992.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup bacon drippings
* 1 small white onion chopped
* 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
* 1 ham hock
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 3 pounds fresh collard greens cleaned and chopped
* 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
=== Dumplings ===
* 1 cup cornmeal
* ¼ cup all purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* ½ cup milk
* 1 tablespoon melted bacon drippings
== Directions ==
# In a large pot heat drippings over medium high heat.
# Add onion and jalapeno pepper then fry until onion is soft.
# Add meat and enough water to cover then bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
# Cover and simmer 1 hour.
# Add remaining ingredients and cook 45 minutes more.
# Check often and add water as needed to prevent scorching.
# Simmer 45 minutes.
=== Dumplings ===
# Place cornmeal in a large mixing bowl.
# Sift together flour, baking powder and salt then mix into cornmeal.
# Beat eggs and combine with cornmeal mixture.
# Add milk and drippings.
# Using a large spoon drop batter onto greens then cover tightly and simmer for 10 minute.
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