Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chopped bacon
- 3 cups chopped yellow onions
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 6 pounds assorted greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale and spinach, washed and stemmed
Directions
In a large pot, saute the bacon until slightly crisp. Add the onions and season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, until the onions are wilted and golden. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the water and vinegar and mix well. Begin adding the greens, a third at a time, pressing them down as they begin to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the greens are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot.
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By Killarney504
on December 13, 2012
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Way too sweet. I made greens at the request of my husband who loves them. It was his birthday dinner, poor guy. They were awful because of the excessive sugar. I understand you need a little sugar to keep greens from being bitter, but stay away from this recipe. I will....
By wendy.metz_1931839
rochester, NY
on August 23, 2007
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These greens are the real thing. I've shared them with many people who've grown up eating greens, and they ask where in the South I'm from. They're fantastic and they freeze well,too.
By jafb_316687
seattle, WA
on April 05, 2006
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This is a very easy recipe with great results--I used a mixture of strong winter greens. Just threw them all into the pot. And voila, a great side dish with meat. Very simple, nutritious, and inexpensive dish to cook.
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