Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.