Recipes

Southern Greens

Southern greens recipe

The whole family will love this simple recipe. It’s a classic and delicious way to make the most of those winter greens!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour

Yield

5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs mustard greens
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 oz bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. (If using frozen greens, skip to step 4) Rinse the greens several times until no grit remains.
  2. Trim off the stems and discard.
  3. Chop the leaves into bite-size pieces.
  4. Bring 1 cup of the chicken broth to a boil in a medium size pot or dutch oven.
  5. Add the greens and cook down until wilted.
  6. Cover the pot and turn heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  7. Drain greens in a colander.
  8. Wipe out the pot and add the bacon and onion. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are cooked and lightly browned.
  9. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
  10. Add the cooked greens, the remaining 1-½ cup broth, and the red pepper flakes to the bacon and onions. Stir to combine.
  11. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for another 30-40 minutes until greens are tender.
  12. Serve. Many like greens served with cornbread.