Southern Greens With a Kick

PaulaG's Note:

These greens are cooked in the crockpot. Use meaty ham hocks or ham bone and serve with fresh baked corn bread, green onions and ice tea for a great southern meal.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip)
• 1 large sweet onion , sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 -5 garlic cloves , pressed
• 2 jalapeno peppers , seeded, minced
• ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 ham hocks
• 2 -3 cups water
• salt and pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Tear the greens into large pieces, wash under running water to clean well, drain.
2. Preheat a heavy skillet with olive oil, add sliced onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently until onions begin to lightly brown, add minced jalapeño peppers.
3. Place the cooked onions in the bottom of the crockpot, add the drained greens,ham hock, crushed red pepper and water.
4. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until greens are tender.
5. Remove meat from bones, discarding bone and fat.
6. Shred the meat and return to pot, mixing well; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7. Top each serving of the greens with balsamic vinegar to taste.

Reviews

[NcMysteryShopper]

These were FABULOUS! I loved them! They were perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned! I used Kale, Beet and Turnip greens. I love making greens in the crockpot - thank you for a wonderful recipe!