Ham Hock Greens

1 sm Ham hock - (abt 1/2 lb); with meat removed, and chopped
2 bn Mustard greens; washed, trimmed
2 tb Olive oil
1/2 c Julienned onions
2 tb Minced shallots
1 tb Minced garlic
3 tb Brown sugar
1/2 c Dixie Beer
2 tb Rice wine vinegar
2 tb Hot sauce
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, add the ham hock meat, saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and shallots and saute until tender -- about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar and completely dissolve in the mixture. Add the greens, completely wilting each green. Add the beer, vinegar, and hot sauce. Continue cooking the greens until nice and tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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