Slow Cooked Collard Greens

Tender, spicy, smoky collard greens simmering in a slow cooker are worth the wait.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 slices bacon
• 1 bunch collard greens, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sliced fresh jalapeno pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place collard greens into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer greens to a slow cooker.

Step 2

Place the bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon; add bacon and grease to slow cooker along with chicken stock and jalapeno slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight.