Simmered Mixed Greens Recipes

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
• Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

SIMMERED MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become soft and golden in places, about 5 minutes.
• Add red-pepper flakes to pot along with half the mustard greens and cook, stirring, to wilt greens. Add remaining mustard greens and continue cooking until all greens are wilted, about 5 minutes total.
• Add chicken broth to pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, partially covered, until greens are tender, about 20 minutes.

SIMMERED MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add all greens in batches; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted.
• Add stock, ham hock, hot sauce, and salt; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove ham hock; stir in vinegar. Serve immediately. .