Look over and wash the leaves. Remove thick stems.
Add bacon drippings
In a pot add salt, sugar, 2 cups water and vinegar.
Put on to heat. Add bacon and bring to boil
When the broth is boiling good add the collards. This allows the greens to shrink and fit in the pot faster.
Stir every 20 minutes don't allow them to clump up
After 1-1/2 hours mix the remaining sugar with water and add to the collards. Keep adding water as needed. I think I used a gallon or more total.
Add the rest of the seasonings stir well
After 2-1/2 hours I was done. Serve I hope you enjoy!
