Collard Greens With Tomatoes, Onion And Garlic
["2 bunches of collard greens", "1/2 lb. slab beef bacon", "8 c. water", "2 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes", "salt to taste", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped", "fresh ground pepper to taste"]
["Start the bacon frying in a large pot.", "Fry for about 5 minutes, add water and turn up the flame.", "Bring to a boil, then lower the flame.", "Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, until the liquid has been reduced to about 3 cups.", "Add the greens to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Remove the cover and simmer for 30 minutes.", "Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet.", "Add onions and garlic; saute for 10 minutes or until onions wilt.", "Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.", "Mix and simmer 10 to 15 minutes."]
["slab beef bacon", "water", "vegetable oil", "onion", "red pepper", "salt", "garlic", "tomatoes", "fresh ground pepper"]