Slow Cooker Crockpot Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
This Slow Cooker Crockpot Collard Greens recipe is easy to whip together, simply dump the ingredients in the pot and go. This Southern-style soul food dish is made with smoked turkey or ham hocks for delicious flavor.
Servings 8 cups
Calories 140kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped white onions
- 2 garlic cloves Minced.
- 3 pounds fresh collard greens This is usually 3-4 bundles. Weigh for accuracy. Weight includes the stems.
- 1 smoked turkey leg or wing See notes.
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth You can also use water.
- 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning Adjust to taste.
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 7-8 hours.
- Open the pot. Remove the smoked turkey and shred the meat using 2 forks. Return the meat back to the pot with the greens (if you like to eat your greens with the meat). Taste the greens repeatedly and adjust the spices/add salt and pepper if necessary to suit your taste.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Cook time will vary based on how tender you like your greens. Add additional cook time if necessary.
- Every slow cooker cooks at varying speeds. Be sure to check the greens to ensure they reach your desired texture.
- Start with ½ tablespoon of Creole seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Feel free to season the greens with whatever you like and substitute Creole seasoning for your favorite spices.
- It’s also common to serve collard greens with vinegar. Feel free to add it if you wish.
- You can substitute smoked turkey for ham hocks, bacon, salt pork, or whatever you wish.
- My turkey wing weighed about 1 ½ pounds.
- If doubling the recipe or making more for a crowd you can double, triple the ingredients. If doubling, you can likely still use one turkey leg. For anything larger, you may consider using an additional smaller smoked turkey wing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g