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Crock Pot Pot Likker Greens Recipe

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Ingredients

4 c water .
1/2 tsp cracked black peppercorns .
1 smoked ham hock .
1 tsp salt .
hot pepper sauce (optional) .
red wine vinegar (optional) .
8 c collard greens or kale, tough ribs & stems removed & torn into 2-inch chunks (see tip below)

Directions

Step #1 In slow cooker (aka crockpot) stoneware, mix ingredients; cover & cook on LOW for 6 hrs or on HIGH for 3 hrs.
Step #2 Remove ham hock; Peel off skin, shred meat & add to greens, if desired.
Step #3 Sprinkle top with vinegar or hot pepper sauce, if using.
Step #4 Serve piping hot.
Step #5 TIP: Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is one of the prettiest vegetables.
Step #6 Dark green, with frilly leaves, it is a winter vegetable that supposedly benefits from an exposure to frost.
Step #7 It has a strong taste & reduces dramatically in volume when cooked.
Step #8 Like collard greens, it needs to be thoroughly washed as it is often quite gritty.
Step #9 Although it is fashionable to cook kale briefly, I find that it stands up well to a more traditional long, slow cooking.
Step #10 Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes.
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