Perfect Mixed Greens

Fresh greens like collard, mustard, and turnip are boiled in a seasoned broth to make a savory, sweet side dish for fried chicken or baked pork chops.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 2 bunches collard greens
• 4 cups chicken broth, divided
• 2 bunches mustard greens
• 2 bunches turnip greens
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup cooked real bacon bits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.

Step 3

Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.

Step 4

Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.