Ingredients for - Southern Collard Greens

1. Water 1 ½ quarts
2. Ham hocks 1 ½ pounds
3. Collard greens, rinsed and trimmed 4 pounds
4. Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional) ½ teaspoon
5. Vegetable oil ¼ cup
6. Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Southern Collard Greens

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

Add the vegetable oil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.