Crock Pot Collard Greens
Crock Pot Collard Greens is a delicious side that is full of smokey flavor and a amazing broth. Serve this southern side dish for the holidays.
Servings: 6
Cost: $12.03, $2.01 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2 Smoked Ham Hock
- 6 Slices Thick Cut Bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Bacon Grease drippings
- 8 cups Collard Greens remove the ribs and stems then cut the greens into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
- Place 8 cups collard greens, with the ribs and stems removed and the leaves cut into bite-sized pieces, into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Place 2 smoked ham hocks on top of the collard greens. Add 6 slices cooked and chopped thick-cut bacon, 3 tablespoons bacon grease, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups water.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3.5-4 hours until the ham hocks are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks from the crock pot, discard the skins and shred any meat off of them.
- Stir the meat back into the crock pot with the greens. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 2423IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
