Crock Pot Collard Greens
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Crock Pot Collard Greens
Description
This recipe builds flavor by layering ingredients in a crock pot: collard greens form the base, topped with smoked ham hocks, cooked bacon, bacon drippings, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and water. Cooking on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3.5-4 hours, breaks down the tough greens while rendering smoky, meaty essences from the ham hocks.
After cooking, ham hocks are removed to discard skins and to shred any meat, which is stirred back into the greens to add hearty texture and flavor. The inclusion of vinegar brightens the dish, balancing the richness from bacon and ham. The process yields tender greens with a complex smoky and tangy taste that suits traditional Southern meals.
Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and enjoyed within several days, making it a useful make-ahead side. This collard greens recipe can complement grilled or roasted meats and starches.
Ingredients
- 2 ham hock smoked
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and chopped, thick cut
- 3 Tablespoons bacon grease drippings
- 8 cups collard greens remove the ribs and stems then cut the greens into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Place the collard greens in a 6 quart crock pot. Then top the green with the ham hocks.
- Then add in the bacon, bacon grease, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and water to the crock pot.
- 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
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Remove skins from ham hocks and shred meat before stirring back into greens for best texture.
- Adjust salt and vinegar levels to taste before serving to balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2423IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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