Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Collard greens are a classic Southern dish and this method is the easiest way you can cook them. Cooking the greens low and slow in a slow cooker will develop that deep flavor of a classic collard greens recipe.
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Ingredients
- 5 leaves collard greens washed, remove stems and cut into 1/2 strips
- ¾ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits
- ⅛ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the greens and remove the tough stem and chop into smaller strips about 1/2 inch wide.
- Add the chopped collard greens, chicken broth, salt, pepper, bacon bits, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar into a small 2-quart slow cooker slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Notes
- Cook your collard greens on the low setting of your slow cooker for about 6 to 8 hours. This gentle cooking method makes them incredibly tender.
- Depending on your slow cooker, the greens might need more or less time. Check for the desired tenderness and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Collard greens will release water as they cook. You don’t need to completely submerge the greens in liquid; just enough to cook them without drying out.
- Before serving, taste the collard greens and adjust the seasonings as needed. This might include more salt, pepper, vinegar, or a hint of sugar to balance the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 457mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g
