Tasty Collard Greens

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 smoked turkey drumstick
• 5 bunches collard greens - rinsed , trimmed and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain greens, reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.