SOUTHERN STYLE HOLIDAY GREENS

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This is an old Southern style recipe for country greens that my grandma used to make at all our holiday meals. It was a hit even with the kids.

Provided by LUCKYCHEEKS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 bunches fresh mustard greens
3 bunches fresh turnip greens
¼ cup butter
½ cup dill pickle juice
5 slices bacon
⅓ cup sliced onion
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the mustard and turnip greens thoroughly to remove gritty dirt, and place in a 12 quart pot with 8 cups of water. Add the butter, pickle juice, bacon and onion, and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Continue cooking at a full boil for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, until tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 290.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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