Slow Cooker Collard Greens

5 from 6 votes

Slow cooker collard greens is the best Southern side dish. Tender with bacon, ham hocks or vegetarian style, Crockpot greens cook on their own all day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: collard greens, crockpot, slow cooker

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 slow cooker

Ingredients

1 bunch collard greens remove center stems, cut leaves into chunks
1 small red onion sliced
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
4 c chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
6 strips bacon cooked, optional
salt and pepper to taste when done

Instructions

Cut the thick center stalks away from the collard greens, and set aside the leafy greens. Slice the red onion into thin rings, set aside. Spread olive oil, or spray, in bottom of slow cooker.
** if you choose to add 1-2 ham hocks do so at this time in the center.
Place leafy greens in slow cooker. Place red onion rings in slow cooker. Top with minced garlic. Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar on top of greens.
Set slow cooker to low for 8-10 hours or until tender. While the greens are cooking, prepare the bacon by frying and crumbling. Add bacon to top of the greens when served. Season with salt and pepper.

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