SOUTHERN GREENS WITH A KICK

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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.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 5.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.7

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