Southern Collard Greens
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"A must-eat dish on New Year's day."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 3 Hours
- Ready In:
- 3 Hours 10 Minutes
- Servings:
- 6
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 quarts water
- 1 1/2 pounds ham hocks
- 4 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
- 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.
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