Southern Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Instructions

Start off by placing the smoked ham hocks and the 8 cups of water into a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on high, and let cook for 3 hours, or until tender. Next, transfer the ham hocks, and the liquid to a large pot. Place the pot over medium high heat, and start adding in the collard greens. Once all of the collard greens are in the pot, add in the onions, peppers, garlic, and seasonings. Give everything a nice stir, then add in the vinegar. Reduce the heat to medium, and let the greens cook for about an hour, or until tender. Serve with cornbread. Enjoy!

• collard greens Notes: 3 lbs, washed, and cut
• medium sized ham hocks Notes: 2-3
• water Notes: 8 cups
• large red bell pepper Notes: 1, diced
• seasoning salt Notes: 2 tsp
• ground black pepper Notes: 1 tsp
• large onion Notes: 1, diced
• garlic powder Notes: 2 tsp
• vinegar Notes: 2 tsp, white or apple cider vinegar will do
• garlic Notes: 1 tbsp, minced