Greens are tricky things. They can be tangy, sharp or bitter. That’s why they’re best when sprinkled with a little sugar and slow cooked with salt pork. Well, if a little sugar helps, pure cane syrup ...

I first learned about salt pork vs bacon many, many years ago from my grandmother. She had a long history of cooking hearty meals from scratch. Whether she was simmering collard greens or making ...