Jimi quick's mixed greens
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | pounds | Mixed greens (collard, kale, or turnip) |
| 12 | ounces | Lean slab bacon cut in 1/4\" cubes |
| 1 | cup | Onions; finely chopped |
| ½ | cup | Celery; finely chopped |
| 1 | Green bell pepper finely chopped | |
| 2 | Ham hocks (about 12 oz ea) | |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Hot pepper flakes |
| 2 | cups | Water |
Directions
Recipe by: Produce Pete's "Farmacopeia" - ISBN 0-688-12847-5 Remove the stems from the greens, leaving only tender leaves. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 mins, stirring constantly. Add the greens and stir. Cover the saucepan tightly and cook until the greens are wilted. Add the ham hocks, salt, pepper, vinegar, and hot pepper flakes. Stir, cover the pan, and cook for 15 mins. Add the water, cover, and simmer slowly for 1½ hours.