Author note: Use salt sparingly and let the amount be determined by the Cajun seasoning used. If in doubt, salt at the end.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil
1/2 pound uncased Italian sausage, hot or mild
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
24 ounces frozen collard greens
4 cups low sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons favorite Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Place the oil, garlic cloves, onions and sausage and onions into a skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked and the onions softened. Add the chicken stock, sugar, granulated garlic, salt and Cajun seasoning and vinegar. and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Add into the slow cooker the collards and the sausage chicken stock mixture. Cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5 hours. Serve warm.