The hard part about preparing collards is making sure you washed all the sand out of them. In rural Georgia and the Carolinas, you'll see an old washing machin

The hard part about preparing collards is making sure you washed all the sand out of them. In rural Georgia and the Carolinas, you'll see an old washing machine on the back porch that's used just for that purpose - throw the greens in there, short cycle on cold (no soap of course!) and they're ready for cooking. BBQ is another southern classic. Whether it's Eastern NC style chopped pork with vinegar sauce, or Texas smoked brisket served dry, it's all good.