Slow Cooker Collard Greens (Ham Hocks)

These slow cooker collard greens simmer low and slow with a smoky ham hock until silky and tender, an easy Southern side for any holiday table!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword collard greens, comfort food, Crockpot, easy, gluten free, healthy, Slow Cooker, smoky

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings

Calories 95

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
Additional salt to taste

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. 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.

Serve the greens with plenty of the pot liquor spooned over top, and set out hot sauce or vinegar at the table so everyone can adjust the tang to taste!