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    Collard Greens in the Instant Pot

    Published: Nov 1, 2021, Modified: Jun 21, 2023 by Brooke Burks, This post may contain affiliate links. We earn income via ads and use cookies. See our Privacy Policy at the bottom of this page., 8 Comments

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    Collard greens with Ham hocks in the Instant Pot. A smoky green vegetable that is not only good for you, but we show you how to make it quick and so tasty.

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    Good for You Greens in a Hurry

    Green, leafy veggies are a MUST in everyone’s diet. The problem is, most are bland and do very little in the way of enticing people to eat them. Most green vegetables get a bad wrap as a bland, good for you only, tasteless food.

    I am here to tell you that Collard greens are an excellent source of so many things that are good for you. Fiber, Antioxidants like Vitamins A and C. They are also rich in Vitamin K as well as B vitamins and calcium. You can do your body a great service by including more leafy greens like Collards in your diet.

    Plus, they are a staple Southern Food. Just like BUTTERMILK BISCUITS and CORNBREAD DRESSING, these are a must make recipe for every good Southern cook.

    How to Make It

    But how do you make Collards taste good? That is one of the most common questions about almost any leafy green vegetable. Lucky for you, I am about to tell you how!

    ~Ingredients

    • 1 to 2 large bunches of Collard Greens
    • 1 to 2 smoked Ham Hocks
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 & ½ cup vegetable broth
    • Red Pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon Apple cider vinegar

    ~Method

    1. Wash your collards at least 2 times to make sure you get all of the sand off. I typically wash mine once still on the stem. Rinse them and tear them off the stem and soak the torn pieces again and rinse and drain.
    2. In a 6qt or larger Instant Pot, place your onions, garlic, ham hock, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and broth. Place the torn and washed collard greens on top. I usually have to pack mine in pretty good. It’s important to note here that I can usually only get 1 bunch of collards in my 6 qt IP. If you have a larger Ultra or 8 qt, you may need more.
    3. Seal the lid, close the vent and set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook for 30 minutes. When the cook time is up, allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for about 10 minutes. Carefully open the vent to release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Remove the ham hock and discard or remove flesh from bone and put back in. Add in the apple cider vinegar and stir well.
    • first soak of collards
    • tearing the rib out of the collards
    • washing collard greens
    • smoked ham hock with onions and spices
    • adding broth
    • collards in the pot
    • finished collard greens in the pot with a hammock
    • adding apple cider vinegar

    Tips and Tricks

    Are Collards really good for you?

    Yes. The contain lots of vitamin A, K and are rich in Iron. A pretty tasty way to get those alphabet vitamins. When you add the apple cider vinegar, be sure to use the kind with the Mother for its added health benefits.

    Can I use Turkey instead of ham hock?

    Sure! Smoked turkey or turkey bacon really adds so much flavor. The possibilities are endless with adding protein and flavor here. I say follow your cooking heart!

    Can I buy the precut collard greens?

    Of course! Whatever gets you in the kitchen and cooking. Today's cooks have such an advantage that grocery stores help do the heavy lifting so we can get out of the kitchen and enjoying time with our families. Do those things!

    • finished collard greens in the pot with a hammock
    • cooked collard greens ready to eat
    • close up of collard greens

    Get Those Greens!

    So there it is. The secret to making something so good for you even taste better!

    Now feel free to cook them on the stove the same way, just be prepared to cook them for a longer amount of time. The addition of the ACV is the same. It cuts the bitterness of the greens and help smooth the balance between the bitter and the smokiness of the ham hock.

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    Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Beautiful Collard Greens made in the instant pot made in under an hour. They still taste like they have been cooked all day!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: Southern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 28kcal
    Author: Brooke Burks

    Ingredients

    • 1 to 2 large bunches of Collard Greens
    • 1 to 2 smoked Ham Hocks
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 1 & ½ cup vegetable broth
    • Red Pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon Apple cider vinegar

    Instructions

    • Wash your collards at least 2 times to make sure you get all of the sand off.

      Rinse them and tear them off the stem and soak the torn pieces again and rinse and drain.
    • In a 6qt or larger Instant Pot, place your onions, garlic, ham hock, red pepper flakes,

      salt, pepper and broth. Place the torn and washed collard greens on top. I usually have

      to pack mine in pretty good. It’s important to note here that I can usually only get 1 bunch

      of collards in my 6 qt IP. If you have a larger Ultra or 8 qt, you may need more.
    • Seal the lid, close the vent and set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook for 30 minutes.

      When the cook time is up, allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for about 10 minutes.
    • Carefully open the vent to release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Remove

      the ham hock and discard or shred meat off bone and add back to pot.

      Add in the apple cider vinegar and stir well.

    Nutrition (all values are estimates only)

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    1. Lois M Watts

      January 03, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      You can fit two lg bunches in a six qt pot! I learned how to prepare greens from a blind old black woman. She took out every vein while they were dry, and said, 'this is how you get all the sand out!' I also rinse but deveining makes for much smaller pieces in the pot.
      My six qt fits two easily.

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      • Brooke Burks

        January 03, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Yes! Great advice!

        Reply
    2. Samantha

      August 28, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      please fix the "print" button on this recipe

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      • Brooke Burks

        August 28, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        Got it fixed! You should be able to print now!

        Reply
    3. Patty

      November 11, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      can i substitute mustard or turnip greens for some of the collard greens? My grocery store only had a skimpy amount of collards, but had 2 big bags of mustard greens alread washed.

      Reply
      • Brooke Burks

        November 11, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        Yes! You can do it all the same! Let me know how they turn out!!

        Reply
    4. Michelle Daniel

      December 30, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Can I substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth?

      Reply
      • Brooke Burks

        December 30, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        You certainly can! Same amount is fine. Enjoy!

        Reply

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