Crock Pot Collard Greens and Ham
At a Glance
- Total
- 6 hrs 25 min
- Servings
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
- Slow cooker
- Slow Cooker
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Crock Pot Collard Greens and Ham brings together 1 smoked ham hock, 4 -6 slices thick bacon (optional), 8 cups collard greens, tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips (kale may also be used) in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 6 hrs 25 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Equipment
Skillet, slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 4 -6 slices thick bacon (optional)
- 8 cups collard greens, tough ribs and stems removed, torn into thin strips (kale may also be used)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup minced mild onion (optional)
- red wine vinegar (amount to taste) (optional)
- hot pepper sauce (I like Tabasco, amount to taste) (optional)
Instructions
Note: be sure to 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.
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