Southern Mustard Greens
Taste the flavorful goodness of mustard greens with bacon. Cooked Southern-style, these greens are a staple in Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, thick
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound mustard greens, well-washed, 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3441IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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