Southern Collard Greens {Slow Cooked}

slow cooked collard greens in a bowl with ham

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Southern Collard Greens {Slow Cooked}

Slow Cooked Collard Greens with Ham hock is a Southern Collard Green side dish, easily made in a slow cooker. Garlic, red pepper and optional hot sauce like mama used to make! Great holiday side dish, enjoy superfood collard greens in rich southern recipe tradition.

Prep Time15

Cook Time7

Total Time22

Course: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: cups

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

1 onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb collard greens cut into 1" pieces
2 cups chicken broth
1 ham hock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
hot sauce for serving

Instructions

Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a separate, microwave safe bowl, add onion, garlic, oil, salt and pepper flakes and mix well.
Microwave for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through until onions are tender.
Add to prepared slow cooker.
Add greens and broth to slow cooker and mix well.
Tuck a ham hock into the center of the greens and cover the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 9-10 hours or high for 6-7.
Remove ham and cool slightly.
Discard fat, skin and bones and set aside meat.
Add meat to slow cooker with apple cider vinegar and mix well.
Serve collard greens immediately with hot sauce.

Notes

WHAT FOODS GO GOOD WITH COLLARD GREENS?

No matter how you prepare collard greens, they are just not meant to be eaten alone. The great news is there are so many different pairings that go amazing with collard greens to fill out the paper plate.

Battered Chicken Breast
Caramelized Onions
Corn Bread
Pinto Beans
Macaroni and Cheese

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