How to Make Southern Style Holiday Greens - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a good ole' Southern holiday feast, and no Southern holiday feast is complete without a generous helping of delicious, slow-cooked greens. Whether it's collard greens, turnip greens, or mustard greens, the Southern style of cooking greens is a time-honored tradition that adds a rich, smoky, and hearty flavor to any holiday table.

With its roots in African American, Native American, and European culinary traditions, Southern style holiday greens are a staple ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches fresh mustard greens
  • 3 bunches fresh turnip greens
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup dill pickle juice
  • 5 slices bacon
  • ⅓ cup sliced onion
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Rinse the mustard and turnip greens thoroughly to remove gritty dirt, and place in a 12 quart pot with 8 cups of water. Add the butter, pickle juice, bacon and onion, and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Continue cooking at a full boil for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, until tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 136mg
    • Calcium: 310mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 723mg