Slow cooker collard greens are a classic Southern dish that can be served any night of the week. This fuss-free greens recipe produces flavorful, tender greens. Free up your stove-top and make this easy collard greens recipe in the slow cooker!
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 hourshours
Servings 8servings
Author Shannon Epstein
Equipment
1 6-Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
48 ouncescollard greens
2teaspoonssalt(or more)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 1/2cupschicken broth
pepper(to taste)
16 ouncessmoked meat(optional)
Instructions
Wash greens & remove stems. Add greens to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar. Pour apple cider vinegar and broth on top.
If you are using smoked meat, rinse off the meat and add it on top of the greens.
Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
If you used smoked meat, remove the meat and shred it. Place the shredded meat back in the slow cooker.