Collard Greens

Collard Greens 1 quart chicken stock 3 small ham hocks 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper water 1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped salt to taste hot pepper sauce to taste Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and add ham hocks onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover ham hocks. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to create the broth. Remove ham hocks from broth. Pull meat from hocks. Add meat and collard greens to the broth. Simmer for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the texture you prefer. Salt to taste, and serve with hot sauce.