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Crockpot Collard Greens

Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 lb smoked turkey legs or wings, skin removed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash the collard leaves, strip them from the stems, and chop into 2-inch ribbons.
  2. Place the turkey legs in a 6-quart slow cooker, top with onion, garlic, and collards, then sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Pour the broth around the edges, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
  3. Remove the turkey, shred the meat, and discard bones and skin. Return the meat to the pot, stir in the vinegar and hot sauce, and add salt to taste. Ladle into bowls with plenty of pot liquor.

Notes

If you’re short on time, cook on high for 3–4 hours instead. The pot liquor is deeply savory and worth spooning over rice or grits. Taste for salt only after adding the vinegar—the broth and smoked turkey already carry a good amount.