0 - Keto, 0 - Paleo, Sides
GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS
1 onion, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds collard greens, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1 (12-ounce) smoked ham hock, rinsed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, plus extra for seasoning
Hot sauce
Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave onion, garlic, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to prepared slow cooker. Stir in collard greens and broth. Nestle ham hock into slow cooker. Cover and cook until collard greens are tender, 9 to 10 hours on low or 6 to 7 hours on high.
Transfer ham hock to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces using 2 forks; discard fat, skin, and bones. Stir ham and vinegar into collard greens. Season with salt, pepper, and extra vinegar to taste. Serve with hot sauce. (Collard greens can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours.)