Thursday, April 26, 2012

Southern Greens

Southern Greens and a pan of cornbread is a meal fit for a Queen and yeah, even a King  :)
 
1 pound lean bacon or smoked pork shoulder
3 quarts of water
  Freshly ground pepper to taste
  Salt to taste
3 pounds turnip, collard or mustard greens,
  trimmed, rinsed, chopped

Place the bacon and water in a large saucepan.  Season with pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce the heat.  Simmer for 1 hour.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add the greens.  Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 17 minutes or until tender.
 

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