mixed greens

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Cades Cove, TN
Updated on May 9, 2016

Mixed mustard and turnip greens are a can't miss, serve as is or add, well, nothing, maybe a folk and some cornbread!!!!! Enjoy

prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Stove Top
yield Several

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mustard greens
  • 1 pound turnip greens
  • Several - green onions, stems and bottoms
  • 1/2 cup hickory smoked bacon
  • 1/8 cup splenda or sugar
  • 1/8 cup chicken base
  • - red pepper flakes, hickory smoked salt and pepper
  • - water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 stick butter, unsalted

How To Make mixed greens

  • Step 1
    Wash greens in cold water, and de stem, it's ok to leave smaller stems as they will add texture and more fiber. When you think you have them clean, wash again
  • Step 2
    In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven render bacon over over low heat. Before bacon is browned, add chopped onions, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  • Step 3
    Add water, vinegar, Splenda (or sugar), chicken base and butter.
  • Step 4
    Add greens to pot, bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 4 hours semi covered till tender, add smoked salt as needed and serve with cornbread.

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