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bowl of southern greens with shredded ham hock

Instant Pot Southern Greens

Diana Rattray
The Instant Pot pressure cooker makes cooking southern greens and seasoning meat effortless! Sop up the delicious pot likker with fresh-baked homemade cornbread!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 412
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Course Greens, Ham, Instant Pot
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Other Time22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound greens, mixed greens or turnip greens, well washed and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham hocks, smoked, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 shallot, sliced, or small onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • Generous dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, optional

Instructions

  • Wilt the Greens: Add the greens to the Instant Pot and top with the ham hocks and shallot or sliced onion. In a bowl combine the chicken stock with the Sriracha, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Pour over the greens and ham hocks. Set the pot on sauté and cook just until the greens are wilted down enough to keep everything below the maximum fill line.
  • Pressure Cook: Cancel the sauté function and lock the lid in place. If there is a knob, make sure it is in the "sealing" position. Set the pot to high pressure for 40 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down for about 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Shred the Ham Hocks: Transfer the ham hocks to a plate. Remove the meat and chop or shred.
  • Finish the Dish: Add the shredded ham hocks to the pot, along with the vinegar, if desired. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 863IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword collard greens, instant pot, mustard greens, southern greens, turnip greens
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