Southern Cooked Greens

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe adapted from Emeril’s TV Dinners, by Emeril Lagasse, with Marcelle Bienvenu and Felicia Willett, 1998

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Movie Munchies

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound raw bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups julienne onions
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle Dixie Beer
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 6 pounds greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale,
  • and spinach, cleaned and stemmed

Directions

In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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  • on January 01, 2008

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    These weren't my fav greens, I am not sure how feel about the dixie beer. All the other ingredients are appropriate.

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  • on August 08, 2007

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    I get requests to make these greens every family get together.

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  • on February 12, 2005

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    These are better collards than my ex-inlaws in North Carolina used to make. Great with pulled pork or deep-fried turkey!

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