SOUTHERN STYLE MIXED GREENS W/ SMOKED TURKEY

Southern Style Mixed Greens W/ Smoked Turkey image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-2 smoked turkey legs (or other meat of choice)
2 lb fresh picked mixed greens (i used glory brand)
1 large onion, chopped (extra for garnish as desired)
3-4 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp each granulated onion & garlic powder
1 Tbsp sugar (white or brown) or more if desired
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt as desired to taste & coarse black pepper
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp liquid smoke or mesquite granulated spice (optional or as desired)

Steps:

1. Add Turkey legs to a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook till turkey legs are tender, and begin to pull away from the bone.
2. Remove turkey legs from pot to a large platter and allow to cool. Then remove bones, & splinters, and then chop into bite size pieces.
3. Add greens to pot, along with spices, sugar, & vinegar, and additional chicken stock or water as needed. Cover with lid and return to boil, then lower heat to a simmer, and continue to cook as desired, about 1 hour or more as desired.
4. Add the cooked Turkey back into the pot & cook about 1/2 hour or longer as desired.
5. Now add the chopped onions, & minced garlic, & continue to cook.
6. Add butter as desired, and stir till melted.
7. Serve with your favorite condiments, and Corn Bread, if desired. I served mine with my own Canned Pickled Okra.
8. Corn Bread is the preferred bread of choice for many Southerners. Here is the link for my recipe: http//www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/savory-bread/mamas-buttermilk-corn-bread.html?p=1