Collard Greens

Ingredients
1 bunch collard greens, washed and chopped
4 slices bacon, cut into short lengths
Salt & pepper to taste
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 C cold water
2-3 drops hot sauce

Directions
Rinse collard greens well on each side under cold running water; drain. Roll layers of leaves tightly and cut into thin slices. Then chop in opposite direction into small pieces; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat saute bacon strips until bacon is well cooked and fat is rendered (set aside skillet with reserved drippings). In a large stock pot add cooked bacon from skillet, brown sugar, water, salt and pepper; stir well. Stir in greens. Reduce heat to medium. Cover tightly and simmer about 10 minutes or until greens are tender. Add hot sauce. Transfer to a serving dish.