Slow Cooker Collard Greens
Tender slow cooker collard greens are perfectly seasoned for a delicious southern side dish. These bacon-cooked greens are tender, rich, and full of flavor. There is no easier recipe.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch collard green leaves about 6 cups chopped
- 4 slices bacon
- bacon drippings
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- 1 teaspoon Collard Greens Seasoning https://theshortordercook.com/collard-greens-seasoning/
Instructions
- Wash & dry the greens. Next, remove the ribs/stems. Chop roughly into about 1-2" pieces.
- Mince the garlic and onion.
- Cook the bacon and chop it into large pieces. Reserve the bacon grease.
- If you are using bouillon to make broth, do that now. Otherwise, measure out your chicken broth.
- To the slow cooker add the collard greens and ½ of the cooked bacon. Reserve half for adding back in later. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Once it is done cooking, leave it in a warm setting if your slow cooker has one. Add the remaining crispy bacon to the greens & stir in.
- Serve in individual bowls. Spoon the greens with the pot liquor/pot likker, cooking broth. Enjoy!
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or on the stove top over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2394IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.4mg
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