Day 1 Crock Pot Collard Greens Food

SLOW COOKER COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot about 1/2 full with water. Place the ham shanks into the water, and as many of the greens as you can fit. Bring to a gentle boil.
• As soon as the greens begin wilting, start transferring the greens to the slow cooker. Alternate layers of greens with the ham shanks and jalapeno until the slow cooker is full. Stir in the baking soda, olive oil, pepper and garlic powder. Cover, and bring to a boil on High. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.

CROCK-POT COLLARD GREENS AND HAM HOCKS

Steps:

• Place the ham hocks, onions, garlic, and peppers into the slow cooker, then turn pour in 8 cups of water.
• Put the lid on the slow cooker, then set on high for 6 hours.
• After 4 hours the ham hocks should be tender and falling off of the bone.
• Start adding in the collard greens.
• Sprinkle in the salt & pepper, then add in the apple cider vinegar.
• Give everything a stir, then let cook for two more hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Add the collard greens to the slow cooker.
• Add the ham hocks or shanks on top of the greens.
• Add the cooked bacon, bacon drippings, brown sugar, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours or until tender. Try to keep the lid on the entire cooking time or they won't tenderize.
• Remove the ham hocks or shanks and shred any meat you can find on them. Add the meat to the greens and stir.
• Serve with the broth (pot liquor) and your other favorite southern dishes.

SLOW-COOKED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• To prepare the greens: cut away the tough stalks and stems from the collards, and discard any leaves that are bruised or yellow. Wash the collards thoroughly to remove the grit, 2 or 3 times, until the water runs clear. Dry thoroughly. Tear the leaves into large pieces.
• Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and ham hock. Cook until the onions are soft and starting to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Pack in the greens, pushing them down into the pot. Add the broth, vinegar, and sugar. Bring up to a boil turning the greens over occasionally with a wooden spoon as they wilt. Lower to a simmer, cover the pot, and let cook for 45 minutes. Taste the "pot liquor" (broth) and check the seasoning, add salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for 15 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve.

CROCK POT COLLARD GREENS AND HAM

Steps:

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

SOUTHERN-STYLE CROCK POT GREENS

Steps:

• Wash greens and cut out thick stems. Stack greens in a pile, then roll up like a cigar, and then slice. Place sliced greens into crockpot with remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours or until greens are tender.

CROCK POT GREENS AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray a 4 quart slow cooker crock with vegetable spray.
• Fill with greens that have been washed, destemmed and coarsely chopped or torn,
• Cut chicken breast halves in large pieces and lay on top of the greens.
• Add vinegar, water and seasonings.
• Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is 170F internally and greens are tender.