Best 4 Crock Pot Collard Greens Recipes

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Collard greens are a delectable and nutritious Southern dish that can be effortlessly prepared in a crock pot. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own or served as an accompaniment to various meals. With its smoky, savory flavors, collard greens cooked in a crock pot are sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create a flavorful and unforgettable crock pot collard greens dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT COLLARD GREENS AND HAM



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An excellent choice as a side dish for fried catfish or pulled pork. Also goes well with cornbread to soak up the juices which are called "pot likker". When you eat this kind of food, you know you are living!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1/2 cup minced mild onion (optional)
red wine vinegar (amount to taste) (optional)
hot pepper sauce (I like Tabasco, amount to taste) (optional)

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.

DAY 1 CROCK POT COLLARD GREENS



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Make and share this Day 1 Crock Pot Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by babyparentingguide

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 slices bacon, cut up
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 bunches collard greens, stems removed
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 ham hock

Steps:

  • Wash collard greens and remove stems. Place in crock pot on low.
  • In a skillet, cook bacon pieces until crispy.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add the brown sugar and cook for about 1 minute more.
  • Add the bacon / onion mixture to the crock pot.
  • Pour in the beef stock.
  • Add the ham hock.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, remove the ham hock and shred the meat off the bone, adding it back to the crock pot.
  • Keep cooking on low for another 3-4 hours and serve.
  • This will not be bitter, so no vinegar or extra sugar is needed. If you aren't on a rotation diet and you can use other seasonings, I'd suggest using a teaspoon of Tony Cachere's in place of the salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 1051, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 15.7, Protein 8.9

CROCK-POT COLLARD GREENS



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Greens are a stapple for every southern cook. If you want to make this a low fat side dish substitute a turkey neck for the ham hock.

Provided by cathy tate

Categories     Vegetables

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg collard greens, stemmed and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small dried anaheim chile, stemmed and chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cruched red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1 ham hock
chicken stock and water

Steps:

  • 1. Stem and chop collard greens. Stem and chop anaheim chile. Chop onion. Heat 1tsp olive oil in skillet; saute chile 30 sec ;saute onions 2 min ; saute garlic 30 sec.
  • 2. Spray inside of crock-pot with cooking spray. Place chopped greens into crock-pot. Add ham hock. Add onion mixture, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cover with a mixture of 50%/50% water/chicken broth to 1 inch above greens.
  • 3. Cook on LOW 6 hours. Remove and discard ham hock.

TANDOORI CROCK-POT CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS, PEARS & COLLARD GREENS



TANDOORI CROCK-POT CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS, PEARS & COLLARD GREENS image

Categories     Chicken     High Fiber     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Winter     Healthy

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 oz) chicken breast
15-oz can chickpeas
2 pears
1 bunch collard greens
1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1" ginger, minced
1 lemon (juice & zest)
2 tsp honey
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp sea salt

Steps:

  • 1) Rinse chicken & pat dry. Cut 3 large slits across the width of the chicken breast. 2) Drain chickpeas and cut pears into slices. Rinse greens. Set all foods aside. 3) In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup yogurt with remaining sauce ingredients (from yogurt down in ingredient list). 4) Place chickpeas into the slow cooker. Smear the tandoori sauce on both sides of the chicken breast and place on top of the chickpeas. Over and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 5) Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in the remaining yogurt and pear pieces. Add chicken back to heat through while you steam the greens. 6) Heat a large pot of water, filled about 1" high. Insert a steamer basket. Remove ribs from greens, stack them, then cut crosswise into thin ribbons. Put greens in steamer basket and cover with a lid. Let steam until bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from steamer basket and set aside. Place 2 cups steamed collard greens and top with 1/3 of the chicken breast, plus 1 cup of sauce with pears and chickpeas.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender collard greens for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking.
  • Add a ham hock or smoked turkey wing to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth or water to cook the collard greens.
  • Add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor of the collard greens.
  • Serve the collard greens with hot sauce, cornbread, and black-eyed peas for a traditional Southern meal.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot collard greens are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a pot of tender, flavorful collard greens that will be the hit of your next meal. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give crock-Pot collard greens a try.

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