southern style mixed greens w/ smoked turkey

Name: Southern Style Mixed Greens W/ Smoked Turkey
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1-2 - smoked turkey legs (or other meat of choice); 2 pound(s) fresh picked mixed greens (i used glory brand); 1 large onion, chopped (extra for garnish as desired); 3-4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 teaspoon(s) each granulated onion & garlic powder; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar (white or brown) or more if desired; 1/8 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar; - salt as desired to taste & coarse black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke or mesquite granulated spice (optional or as desired)

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Nov 11, 2013

Having been raised in the South, Greens was a staple that we had quite often. So I grew up eating them often. Mama always made a mess of greens as she called them fresh from the garden. Every Southerner has a favorite recipe that they prefer to use. This of course is mine. There is no right or wrong way to make greens in my opinion. I introduced my husband to this Southern Staple,& now he eats more of them than I do. Smile The addition of Smoked Turkey adds flavor & removing it from the bone makes it much more enjoyable to eat. Having not made them in awhile, we really enjoyed them.

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Mixed Greens with Smoked Turkey Dinner Plate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 or more depending on portion size

Ingredients

1-2 - smoked turkey legs (or other meat of choice)
2 pounds fresh picked mixed greens (i used glory brand)
1 large onion, chopped (extra for garnish as desired)
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons each granulated onion & garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar (white or brown) or more if desired
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt as desired to taste & coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons liquid smoke or mesquite granulated spice (optional or as desired)

How To Make southern style mixed greens w/ smoked turkey

Step 1

Add Turkey legs to a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook till turkey legs are tender, and begin to pull away from the bone.

Step 2

Remove turkey legs from pot to a large platter and allow to cool. Then remove bones, & splinters, and then chop into bite size pieces.
Step 3

Add greens to pot, along with spices, sugar, & vinegar, and additional chicken stock or water as needed. Cover with lid and return to boil, then lower heat to a simmer, and continue to cook as desired, about 1 hour or more as desired.
Step 4

Add the cooked Turkey back into the pot & cook about 1/2 hour or longer as desired.
Step 5

Now add the chopped onions, & minced garlic, & continue to cook.
Step 6

Add butter as desired, and stir till melted.
Step 7

Serve with your favorite condiments, and Corn Bread, if desired. I served mine with my own Canned Pickled Okra.
Step 8

Corn Bread is the preferred bread of choice for many Southerners. Here is the link for my recipe: http//www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/savory-bread/mamas-buttermilk-corn-bread.html?p=1
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