How to Cook Collards in a Crock Pot
Collards, also known as collard greens, are leafy greens that are a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine. They’re loaded with flavor, and cooking them in a crockpot is a great way to make them even more delicious while keeping their nutrients intact. Here’s a guide on how to cook collards in a crock pot:
Ingredients:
- 2 large bunches of collard greens, washed and roughly chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- Step 1: Prep your vegetables. Wash and chop the collard greens, mince three cloves of garlic, and chop a medium onion.
- Step 2: Add the vegetables to the crockpot. Combine the collard greens, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired, in the crockpot.
- Step 3: Combine the liquids. Pour the vegetable broth or chicken stock and the olive oil into the crockpot and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Step 4: Cook the collards. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 5: Serve. Your collards are now ready to enjoy!
Cooking collards in a crockpot is a great way to make a flavorful dish without having to stand over the stove. If you’ve never cooked collards before, give this method a try and you won’t be disappointed!
