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

 * 1) In a large pot heat drippings over medium high heat.
 * 2) Add onion and jalapeno pepper then fry until onion is soft.
 * 3) Add meat and enough water to cover then bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
 * 4) Cover and simmer 1 hour.
 * 5) Add remaining ingredients and cook 45 minutes more.
 * 6) Check often and add water as needed to prevent scorching.
 * 7) Simmer 45 minutes.

Dumplings

 * 1) Place cornmeal in a large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Sift together flour, baking powder and salt then mix into cornmeal.
 * 3) Beat eggs and combine with cornmeal mixture.
 * 4) Add milk and drippings.
 * 5) Using a large spoon drop batter onto greens then cover tightly and simmer for 10 minute.