These fresh mixed greens are delicious. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. Don’t forget the sugar! You’ll have the most perfect greens if you follow the directions exactly.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Additional Time::10 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::12
Ingredients
2 bunches collard greens
2 bunches mustard greens
2 bunches turnip greens
4 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons salt
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cooked real bacon bits
½ cup white sugar
4 cloves garlic, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.
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Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.
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Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.
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Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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