Southern Cooked Greens Recipe

Name: Southern Cooked Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted.
3
Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne.
4
Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses.
6
Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt.
7
Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

836

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound raw bacon, chopped, 3 cups julienne onions, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Southern Cooked Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southern Cooked Greens

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