Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Slow Cooker Collard Greens are savory and flavorful with smoky ham and lots of seasoning. Enjoy these tender greens without too much effort. They are perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Meaty Smoked Ham Hocks, or smoked turkey wings, legs, necks
- 1 lg Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Collard Greens, cleaned & chopped
- 1 teasppoon Seasoned Salt
- ½ teasppoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- 5-6 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 1-2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
- 1 teasppoon Sugar*
Garnish
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Add the ham hocks, onion, garlic, collards, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, and broth to a 6 qt or larger slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 8-10 hours, or High for 5-6 hours, stirring once halfway through, and again an hour before serving.
- Remove the ham hock (or other meat) and remove the meat from the bone. Then add the meat back in to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Add the ACV and sugar. Stir, then taste and adjust salt or other seasoning.
- Serve with some hot sauce, and corn bread or biscuits to sop up the pot likker (liquor).
Notes
- You can also use Bacon, or a leftover meaty ham bone.
- Be sure to remove the rib in the center of each leaf as those are tough and too fibrous.
- *The greens can sometimes be a little bitter. Sugar helps with this, as does a little salt and/or lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal
