Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Overhead shot of cooked collard greens with a ham hock in a black slow cooker.

This easy slow cooker collard greens recipe combines humble collard greens with simple spices for a lusciously tender and delicious side dish you’ll want to make on repeat.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword collard greens, Crockpot, gluten free, Slow Cooker

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings

Calories 95

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 cups collard greens (2 bunches), washed thoroughly, stems removed, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 ¾ pound smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wings
Additional salt to taste optional

Instructions

Add the chicken stock, ¼ teaspoon salt, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and pepper to a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Add the collard greens, tossing to coat. Nestle in the ham hock, and cover.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours, or until the greens are very tender. Do not uncover during this time.
Uncover and carefully remove the ham hock, if using. Remove any meat and return to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Taste and add salt, if desired.
Serve the greens, along with the pot liquor, warm.

Notes

See blog post, above for make ahead tips, substitutions, and more.

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