Southern Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 1.5 quartss water
• 1.5 pounds ham hocks
• 4 pounds collard greens , rinsed and trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes , Optional
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the water and the ham hock in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the collards and the hot pepper flakes the pot. Simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.