Best 9 Slow Cooker Southern Collard Greens Recipes

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**Savor the Southern Charm: A Culinary Journey through Slow-Cooker Collard Greens Delights**

Embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of the American South with our carefully curated collection of slow-cooker collard greens recipes. These delectable dishes, hailing from various regions, promise an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of textures and aromas as you discover the secrets behind perfectly cooked collard greens, a staple of Southern cuisine. With our diverse selection of recipes, you'll find options ranging from classic preparations to unique twists that showcase the versatility of this humble yet flavorful vegetable. Let's dive into the world of slow-cooker collard greens and experience the culinary heritage of the South.

**Explore a World of Flavors: Recipes to Suit Every Palate**

1. **Classic Southern Collard Greens**: Experience the authentic taste of Southern tradition with this timeless recipe. Slow-cooked with love, these collard greens are simmered in a savory broth infused with smoked ham hocks, onions, garlic, and a hint of vinegar. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that will transport you to the heart of the South.

2. **Pork-infused Goodness: Collard Greens with Smoked Sausage**: Take your collard greens to the next level with the addition of smoky sausage. This recipe combines the richness of smoked sausage with the earthy flavors of collard greens, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

3. **A Touch of Spice: Spicy Collard Greens with Red Pepper Flakes**: Add a kick of heat to your collard greens with this recipe that incorporates red pepper flakes. The subtle spiciness enhances the natural flavors of the greens, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.

4. **Coastal Delights: Collard Greens with Shrimp**: Discover the harmonious blend of land and sea in this recipe that pairs collard greens with succulent shrimp. The briny essence of the shrimp complements the earthy flavors of the collard greens, resulting in a coastal-inspired dish that is sure to impress.

5. **Vegetarian Delight: Vegan Collard Greens**: Enjoy the goodness of collard greens without compromising on flavor in this vegan-friendly recipe. Cooked with a flavorful combination of vegetable broth, onions, garlic, and spices, these collard greens offer a nutritious and satisfying meal for those following a plant-based diet.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROCK-POT COLLARD GREENS AND HAM HOCKS



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Tender collard greens and smoked ham hocks cooked in the slow cooker. The smokiness from the ham hocks is infused through the collard greens and it's cooked low and slow for tender, flavorful greens with a fraction of the effort!

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs collard greens (washed & cut)
2 large smoked ham hocks
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 large jalapeno peppers (chopped)
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
8 cups water

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



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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

4 bunches collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
1 pound ham shanks
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

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

DEBORAH'S SLOW COOKER COLLARD GREENS



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Collard, mustard, and turnip greens come together in this slow-cooked side dish. Diced ham and beef broth add smoky richness to the vegetables. I experimented for years until I came up with this recipe, it has a lot more flavor than other recipes I have tried.

Provided by Magicalviolets

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (10.75 ounce) cans beef stock
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
2 bunches collard greens, thinly sliced
2 bunches mustard greens, thinly sliced
2 bunches turnip greens, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place beef stock, diced tomatoes with green chiles, onion, ham, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf in a slow cooker. Add collard greens, mustard greens, and turnip greens in order listed to slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until greens are very tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 559.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Southern-style greens like my mama use to make.

Provided by tybright31

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sweet onions, finely chopped
2 smoked ham hocks
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
3 (1 pound) packages collard greens, trimmed
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
  • Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1686.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SLOW COOKER COLLARD GREENS



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Slow Cooker Collard Greens with bacon, ham hocks, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.

Provided by Sarah Olson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups collard greens ((2 large bunches, remove ribs and stems and discard, rip the greens into bite sized pieces))
2 ham hocks or shanks
12 oz. package bacon (sliced and cooked, drained (save the bacon drippings))
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings (grease) ((from above bacon) optional)
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 847 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKED COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bunches collard greens
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
1 smoked ham hock
2 quarts chicken broth, warm
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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There are many delicious ways to cook collard greens, but this is the way we do it in the South.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped
2 medium-size sweet onions, finely chopped
¾ pound smoked ham, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth
3 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
¾ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium heat in a 10-qt. stockpot for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost crisp.
  • Add onion to stockpot, and sauté 8 minutes. Add garlic and ham, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth, collard greens, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 2 hours or until desired degree of tenderness.

SLOW COOKED COLLARD GREENS



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Very tender greens with a zip.

Provided by 3D's Mom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 8h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch collard greens, thinly sliced
3 slices bacon
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons sliced fresh jalapeno pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place collard greens into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer greens to a slow cooker.
  • Place the bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon; add bacon and grease to slow cooker along with chicken stock and jalapeno slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 677.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SLOW-COOKER COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Slow Cooker

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bunches collard greens
2 bunches mustard greens
1 smoked turkey leg (cut into pieces), or ham hock
Optional: 1 package bacon, cooked and chopped into pieces
3 cups chicken broth
2 T. apple cider vinegar
2 t. Brown sugar
Dash of soy sauce
1 t. Crushed red pepper flakes
½ t. peppercorns

Steps:

  • Wash greens well, remove ribs and stems from collards (discard them). Tear or cut the greens into smaller pieces.
  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir them up.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours or until tender, or on high for 4-6.
  • If you used a cut up turkey leg, your greens are ready now.
  • If you used a ham hock, remove it and shred the meat, and add it back to the greens and stir.
  • Serve with broth from the slow cooker.

Tips:

  • Use fresh collard greens for the best flavor and texture. If using dried collard greens, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Rinse the collard greens thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking. This will make them more tender and easier to eat.
  • Season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
  • Cook the collard greens on low heat for several hours, or until they are tender. This will help to develop their flavor and make them more digestible.
  • Serve the collard greens with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or other Southern favorites.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker Southern 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 few hours of cooking time, you can have a pot of tender, flavorful collard greens that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, give slow-cooker Southern collard greens a try.

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