Mustard Greens

4 bunches mustard greens
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of granulated sugar
1 ham hock or 1/4 pound salt pork
1 hot green or red pepper

Soak and rinse greens well. Tear off thick parts of stems. Bring water to boil. Add remaining ingredients. Add greens and bring water back to a boil. Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.