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Go-To Greens

Go-To Greens

Cuisine:American

Course:Side Dish

15m prep 1h cook 1h ready

A simple side dish of greens cooked with salt pork until tender. A splash of cider vinegar balances any bitterness.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 3 of 4 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
43 cal
Protein
0.29 g
Carbohydrate
0.03 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.01 g
Sodium
160 mg
Total fat
4.56 g
Saturated fat
1.67 g
Monounsaturated fat
2.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0.53 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 6.23 mg
  • Iron: 0.03 mg
  • Magnesium: 2.44 mg
  • Phosphorus: 3.19 mg
  • Potassium: 5.92 mg
  • Zinc: 0.07 mg

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Wash the greens thoroughly, cutting off any small roots. Select 1 peck of your choice of greens, ensuring they are tender and fresh.

  2. Step 2.

    Place the washed greens into a large uncovered pot and fill the pot two-thirds full with boiling water. Cook until the greens are tender, then drain them.

  3. Step 3.

    Return the drained greens to the pot. Add sliced salt pork and 1 quart of boiling water. Cook uncovered for about 1 ½ hours, or until the water evaporates. Taste the greens periodically; cooking time may vary depending on the tenderness of the greens.

  4. Step 4.

    If the greens taste too bitter when done, stir in a splash of cider vinegar to balance the flavor. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.

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