In an effort to promote the new "green" initiative,I am campaigning for greens. You know, like collard, turnip and mustard. I have added a few more to the list like, Swiss chard, broccoli and radish, ah heck yeah. All of these grow in my garden, it doesn't take any gas to get there, and if I don't eat them the bugs and deer will. Besides, they are good for you and taste delicious.
The process is very simple; Remove the large stems, wash several times in salted water, drain roll up (like a big cigar...much easier)and chop 1/4"- 1/2". Next, in a stock pot put a ham hock or smoked turkey wing, cover with a couple of inches of water and simmer with lid on for 45 min. Drop in the greens and stir, simmer for 30- 45 min. Drain. Discard meat.
In a saute pan heat butter and oil. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic and stir 1 min, add greens and stir to heat. Add seasoning to taste* (taste first to check saltiness from meat) salt, black pepper, hot sauce, dry mustard. Serve!
We had fried chicken and macaroni and cheese casserole with them that night and as the kids say it "was all good". Next "green" edition will be fried green tomatoes....I can't wait!
*some people like a little sweet, sugar, RC Cola etc., your choice
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