Edna'S Greens

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 lbs fresh greens (collard, mustard, or turnip)
  • 1 lb salt pork or 1 lb smoked pork shoulder
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens.
  2. 2
    Wash greens thoroughly; drain and cut greens into strips.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Slice salt pork at 1/4-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, the skin.
  5. 5
    Combine salt pork, water, and pepper in a large Dutch oven; bring mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Add greens, and cook, uncovered, 17 minutes or until tender.
  8. 8
    Serve with a slotted spoon.

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