Southern Greens With a Kick
photo by DianaEatingRichly
- Ready In:
- 5hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 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
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ham hocks
- 2 -3 cups water
- salt and pepper
- balsamic vinegar
directions
- Tear the greens into large pieces, wash under running water to clean well, drain.
- 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.
- Place the cooked onions in the bottom of the crockpot, add the drained greens,ham hock, crushed red pepper and water.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until greens are tender.
- Remove meat from bones, discarding bone and fat.
- Shred the meat and return to pot, mixing well; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Top each serving of the greens with balsamic vinegar to taste.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
PaulaG
Hixson, Tennessee
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