Not Just Paulas Best Braised Southerngreens Recipes

SOUTHERN BRAISED GREENS

Steps:

• Remove the large stems from the collard greens, mustard greens and kale and cut the leaves into bite-size pieces.
• Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add all the onions and cook until softened and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, or until softened.
• Add the stock, Creole seasoning, curry powder, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Start adding the greens in batches, letting them wilt slightly before adding more; it may take about 10 minutes to get all the greens to fit. Cover and simmer, stirring halfway through, until the greens are wilted and tender, about 25 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.

SOUTHERN-BRAISED GREENS WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot cook the bacon until it has rendered most of its fat, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper and cook until the onions are wilted, about 4 minutes. Add 1 quart of water, the beer, vinegar, and molasses and bring to a boil. Begin adding the greens in batches, pressing down with a wooden spoon to submerge them in the hot liquid and adding more as they wilt. When all of the greens have been added, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the greens, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender.

NOT JUST PAULA'S BEST BRAISED SOUTHERNGREENS

Steps:

• Rinse hocks,put in large saucepan and fill with water making sure to cover hocks completely. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer for about 2-3 hrs or until completely done. Remove from stove and put in strainer running water over to rinse off some of the grease. Let drain and sit aside. (Helpful Hint) I usually take out as many bones as I can.
• In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and butter and cook until the onion is tender, about 5-10 minutes longer. (Helpful Hint) Make sure you cook bacon in saucepan not skillet.
• Add 2 cups of water and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the ham hocks and collard greens and cook, uncovered until very soft, stirring occassionally about 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and continue to let cook about 2-3 hrs (longer if needed). Season with seasoned salt (I reecommend Lowery's), garlic powder and black pepper. Continue cooking (stirring occassionally) adding water as needed until desired consistency is reached. (Helpful Hint) I usually sprinkle some crushed red peppers for a spicier version.