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Southern Mustard Greens

Diana
Taste the flavorful goodness of mustard greens with bacon. Cooked Southern-style, these greens are a staple in Southern cuisine.
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Servings 4 servings
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Course Greens
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 strips bacon, thick
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound well-washed mustard greens, chopped (large stems removed)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce, to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Add the onions to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the greens, a cup or so at a time, adding more as they wilt.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and bring the greens to a simmer. Taste for salt and pepper and add cayenne or hot pepper sauce, if desired.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Add the bacon back to the pot and serve hot.
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Keyword mustard greens, southern greens
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