3 new year day and ham hocks Recipes

collard greens, ham hocks, sugar, hot pepper pod, salt and pepper to taste, water, cookware and utensils, dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife

black eyed peas /soaked overnight and rinsed, olive oil, ham hock, onion chopped, celery chopped, garlic chopped, green bell pepper chopped, chicken stock, bay leaf, dry thyme, salt ,pepper,cayenne, green onions sliced