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.