Sweet-Sour Greens

Directions

1. 1
   Discard stems of greens and any damaged portions.
2. 2
   Thoroughly wash greens in cool water to remove dirt and sand particles.
3. 3
   Cut or tear leaves into small pieces.
4. 4
   In covered saucepan, cook greens in large amount of boiling salted water till tender, about 60 to 75 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain well and rinse.
6. 6
   In skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
7. 7
   Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
8. 8
   Blend flour into drippings.
9. 9
   Add hot water; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
10. 10
    Stir in sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Stir in drained, cooked greens; heat thoroughly.
12. 12
    Garnish with crumbled bacon.