Best 5 Slow Cooker Collard Greens And Ham Hocks Recipe By Tasty Recipes
When the weather starts turning cooler, there's nothing more comforting than a hearty bowl of slow-cooked collard greens and ham hocks. This classic Southern dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The ham hocks provide a rich, smoky flavor to the collard greens, while the slow-cooking process allows the greens to become tender and flavorful. Plus, this recipe is a great way to use up any leftover ham you may have from a holiday meal.
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SLOW-COOKER COLLARD GREENS AND HAM HOCKS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: collard green, large yellow onion, ham, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Sides
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the collard greens, then stack the leaves on top of each other and roughly chop.
- Add the collard greens to a slow cooker with the onion, ham hocks, brown sugar, pepper, salt, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the greens are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks from the slow cooker. Trim and discard any fat and bones. Roughly chop the meat and return to the greens. Toss to incorporate.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams
SLOW-COOKER COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM HOCKS RECIPE
Provided by Lisa Cericola
Time 9h15m
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a 6-quart oval slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 9 hours. Carefully remove ham hocks and all bits of bone before stirring greens after cooking. Cool ham hocks, and thoroughly remove all fat and bone; return meat to slow cooker. Stir into greens, and serve.
COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM HOCKS
A true Southern delicacy, it's hard to even find collards with ham hocks served in other parts of the country. But once you've had them, they're sure to be a staple at all your cookouts. Be sure to save the pot liquor (the broth leftover after boiling the greens) as a stock for soups and stews!
Provided by Brian Genest
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add chicken stock, water, ham hocks, vinegar, and peppercorns to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Strain solids out of the pot and increase heat to high. Add collards and return to a boil. Add bacon and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.
- Ladle collards into bowls with a little stock and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 934.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SLOW-COOKER COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM
When it comes to greens, collards tend to live in the shadow of lettuce, spinach and even kale-except in the South. There, collard greens, which taste like a cross between kale and cabbage, star in a dish that inspires lots of love and plenty of controversy, too. One classic debate: Should collards be cooked until silken or left with a bit of texture? That's what we love about this recipe-it features all the rich savory flavor of the classic dish but is prepared using a simplified set-it-and-forget-it method that leaves room for customization. Those who like their collards meltingly tender should let their greens stew together with the ham bone and other ingredients until the six-hour point, while those who prefer a more toothsome texture can stop at four. So if you've been leaving collard greens on the grocery display, consider this your easy entry to enjoying this under-the-radar-but-totally-terrific veggie!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat until hot. Cook ham bone in oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning several times, until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to same skillet. Add onions and pepper flakes; cook over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown. Add garlic and brown sugar; cook 1 minute. Stir in broth; heat just to simmering. Stir in greens, a few handfuls at a time, until wilted slightly.
- Pour mixture around ham bone in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until collards reach desired tenderness. Remove bone; chop ham from bone, and stir into greens. Stir in vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 3/4 Cup, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER COLLARD GREENS
Got this from a coworker who made these for the office holiday potluck. Collard greens are cooked all day with ham shanks and pickled jalapeno. Yum!
Provided by TROMTEZ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 8h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 81.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh collard greens for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen greens, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Rinse the collard greens thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking. You can do this by folding the leaf in half lengthwise and slicing off the stem with a sharp knife.
- Soak the ham hocks in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove some of the saltiness and make them more tender.
- Add a variety of seasonings to the slow cooker along with the collard greens and ham hocks. This could include garlic, onion, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the collard greens and ham hocks on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. The longer you cook them, the more tender they will be.
- Serve the collard greens and ham hocks with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Slow Cooker Collard Greens and Ham Hocks is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The collard greens are cooked until tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a smoky and savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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