Collard And Mustard Greens In Ham Hock Gravy Recipe

• 1/2 c. Vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. Bleached all-purpose flour
• 2 c. Thinly sliced yellow onions
• 1/2 c. Minced celery
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne
• 4 x Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 8 c. Chicken stock
• 3 lb Ham hocks, (about 4 medium-sized hocks)
• 2 bn Collards and mustard greens, thoroughly washed, picked over for blemished leaves, and tough stems removed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
• 1 c. Water

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