Crock Pot Collard Greens And Ham Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Collard Greens And Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; Serve With; 1/2 cup minced mild onion (optional); red wine vinegar (amount to taste) (optional); hot pepper sauce (I like Tabasco, amount to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Note: be sure to rinse collards thoroughly before using.
2
Remove any thick stems and tear or chop leaves into strips.
3
Cook bacon in a skillet until the fat renders and bacon becomes translucent.
4
Place bacon, with its drippings, into the bottom of the crock pot.
5
Add the greens, ham hock, salt, pepper, and water into crock pot.
6
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
7
Remove ham hock, discard skin and shred meat, returning meat to crock pot.
8
Serve greens with minced onion, vinegar and Tabasco, if desired.

594

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Collard Greens And Ham falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crock Pot Collard Greens And Ham

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