Ingredients

2cupswater

1½lbsham hocks

4lbscollard greens,rinsed, trimmed

½tspred pepper flakes,crushed

¼cupvegetable oil

salt and pepper,to taste

Preparation

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.

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

Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Serve warm and enjoy.