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Slow-Cooker Braised Kale With Garlic and Chorizo

By Ashley Moore

Published on October 16, 2019

Time

5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Slow cooker size

5 to 7 quarts

Slow-Cooker Braised Kale With Garlic and Chorizo

Ingredients

8 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1½ cups chicken broth Salt and pepper 2 pounds kale, stemmed and cut inch 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave chorizo, garlic, and oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to prepared slow cooker. Stir in broth and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. Microwave half of kale in covered bowl until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in remaining kale, cover, and cook until kale is tender, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Kale can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours.)
Slow-Cooker Braised Kale With Garlic and Chorizo
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Sally Staub.

Slow-Cooker Braised Kale With Garlic and Chorizo

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Time

5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Slow cooker size

5 to 7 quarts

Ingredients

8 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 pounds kale, stemmed and cut inch 1-inch pieces

Ingredients

8 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 pounds kale, stemmed and cut inch 1-inch pieces

Ingredients

8 ounces Spanish-style chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 pounds kale, stemmed and cut inch 1-inch pieces

Why This Recipe Works

A long cooking time helps to turn kale meltingly tender and tempers its assertive flavor. With the texture right where we wanted it, all we had to do was come up with a few flavorful ingredients to add to the pot. We liked a simple combination of chorizo and garlic, which gave these simple greens a meaty, spicy kick.

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave chorizo, garlic, and oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to prepared slow cooker. Stir in broth and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  2. Microwave half of kale in covered bowl until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in remaining kale, cover, and cook until kale is tender, 7 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Kale can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours.)

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