Southern as You Can Get Collard Greens

Ingredients

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• ¼ cup olive oil
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• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
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• 5 cups chicken stock
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• 1 smoked turkey drumstick
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• 5 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
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• salt and black pepper to taste
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• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
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Instructions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; gently sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and add turkey leg; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Add collard greens and increase heat to medium-high. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens have cooked down, about 45 minutes.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste; cover and continue to cook until greens are tender and dark green, 45 to 60 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain greens, reserving cooking liquid. Mix in red pepper flakes if desired. Use reserved cooking liquid to reheat leftovers.