Crockpot Collard Greens
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 70kcal
A southern classic especially during the holidays! Give this simple yet delicious Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe a try! The slow cooker makes them amazing!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 4 -6 slices bacon thick, optional
- 8 cups collard greens tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
Serve With
- ½ cup onion minced, optional
- red wine vinegar amount to taste (optional)
- hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Rinse collards thoroughly before using.
- Remove any thick stems and tear or chop leaves into strips.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until the fat renders and bacon becomes translucent.
- Place bacon, with its drippings, into the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the greens, ham hock, salt, pepper, and water into crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Remove ham hock, discard skin and shred meat, returning meat to crock pot.
- Serve greens with minced onion, vinegar and Tabasco, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1807IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg