Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Slow cooker collard greens are a nutritious superfood dressed up with bacon, brown sugar, and a hint of spice! Add this Southern staple to the slow cooker and let it simmer away, tenderizing the leaves and infusing them with plenty of flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings

Calories 145kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 bunches collard greens
4 oz package cooked bacon chopped
½ small yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Wash and dry collard greens well
Remove stems using a sharp knife
Loosely roll up greens, then slice into thick ribbons
Add greens to slow cooker with remaining ingredients
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with an extra splash of broth or water if needed, or reheat in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
Make a vegetarian version by leaving out the bacon and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Also, add smoked paprika or liquid smoke for depth of flavor.

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