Mixed Greens

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. turnip greens
  • 1 lb. mustard greens
  • 1 lb. spinach
  • 1/4 c. salt
  • 1 lb. salt pork or bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Strip greens from stalk.
  2. 2
    Wash in cold water in which the salt has been added.
  3. 3
    Wash 3 or 4 times in cold water or until water is clear of grit and sand; drain thoroughly.
  4. 4
    In an 8-quart pot, put 2 quarts of boiling water; add rinsed salt pork or bacon and onion. Add all the greens, sugar and salt to taste.
  5. 5
    Cover tightly and simmer 2 hours.
  6. 6
    If frozen greens are used, simmer 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Add crushed red pepper for extra flavor.
  8. 8
    Serve hot.

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