Southern Greens With A Kick Recipe

Name: Southern Greens With A Kick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip); 1 large sweet onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 -5 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 ham hocks; 2 -3 cups water; salt and pepper; balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip)
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, pressed
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 ham hocks
2 -3 cups water
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar

1
Tear the greens into large pieces, wash under running water to clean well, drain.
2
Preheat a heavy skillet with olive oil, add sliced onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently until onions begin to lightly brown, add minced jalapeno peppers.
3
Place the cooked onions in the bottom of the crockpot, add the drained greens,ham hock, crushed red pepper and water.
4
Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until greens are tender.
5
Remove meat from bones, discarding bone and fat.
6
Shred the meat and return to pot, mixing well; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7
Top each serving of the greens with balsamic vinegar to taste.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches greens (collards, kale, mustard or turnip), 1 large sweet onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 -5 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Southern Greens With A Kick falls under the General 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 Greens With A Kick

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