best cooked greens
These greens are so good! I've even got people who hate vegetables that love these! There's just something about a mess of greens that make a meal seem so "down home" and comforting. Pictured are turnip greens, but you could also use Collards or Mustards or a combination of different greens with this recipe. Whatever you like.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2-4 - ham hocks or smoked turkey necks
- 1 - small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh greens (any type)
- - salt & pepper to taste
How To Make best cooked greens
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Step 1Rinse greens under the sink. Pick greens away from the stems. Using a cutting board and knife. Roll the leaves together and cut into 1 inch strips
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Step 2In a large pot, heat water. Add greens and bring just to a boil, next add other ingredients and cover with a lid and continue to simmer for an hour.
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Step 3Drain and remove ham hocks. Pick usable meat from ham hock or turkey from neck with a fork & knife. Dice into small pieces and mix with greens.
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Step 4Add salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve hot.
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