Step 1

Place the ham hocks, onions, garlic, and peppers into the slow cooker, then turn pour in 8 cups of water.

Step 2

Put the lid on the slow cooker, then set on high for 6 hours.

Step 3

After 4 hours the ham hocks should be tender and falling off of the bone.

Step 4

Start adding in the collard greens.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the salt & pepper, then add in the apple cider vinegar.

Step 6

Give everything a stir, then let cook for two more hours.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy!