3 quarts of water
4 t salt
1 t garlic powder
1 t pepper
a tiny bit of cayenne pepper - seriously, not too much. a bit under 1/8 teaspoon. this will be plesantly hot even with that amount
1 large bunch collard greens
bring the water and seasoning to boil. As it's heating, wash the greens and separate them from the thick middle stems. Stack them, roll them into a tube, and slice them into 1 inch strips. After it reaches boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the greens. Stir occasionally until they are tender, around 5 minutes depending on taste.