WebAdd greens to the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, sugar or sweetener (if using). Pour apple cider vinegar and broth on top. Rinse off ham hocks. Add ham hocks on top of greens. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or …
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Mixed greens provide a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, K folate and potassium and also some calcium and iron. HERE is a great article about greens from Very Well Fit. A typical container of mixed spring greens has only 1 net carb for 3 cups of greens. (3 carbs – 2 fiber = 1 net carb).
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Add the greens and the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the greens are tender, about 2 hours. Add the seasonings and serve hot.
You can use the more common greens like chard, kale, collards, and spinach or you can be a resourceful cook and even use your beet tops, turnip tops, and radish tops. I used a combination of chard, kale, and beet tops! Creamed greens are a great way to use up greens that might otherwise become compost.