A Young Lady's Mustard and Collard Greens
- 4 bunches collard greens
- 4 bunches mustard greens
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 8 ounces salt pork or 8 ounces ham hocks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- garlic salt
- pepper
- 14 cup Star's garlic flavored red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cups water
- Clean the greens throughly.
- you can do this by either rinsing them in cold water or filling the sink with water and sort of rub the leaves by hand.
- next remove the thick center stalk from the greens and any thick veins.
- you can do this by tearing or cutting the greens.
- discard the stalks.
- once finished squeeze the excess water out of the greens then set them aside.
- in a medium pot, put the oil on medium heat til hot.
- next cook the red onion, white onion and hamhock/salt pork for about 8 minutes.
- turn the heat down to low and add the garlic.
- let the meat simmer for about 20 minutes.
- wait until you see the fat cook off of the meat and mix with the onions.
- this will be the base for your greens.
- next remove any excess fatty meat and discard.
- you may leave a few meat portions in the pot if you desire.
- now stuff the greens into the pot.
- do not worry if the pot is overfilled as the greens will cook down quickly.
- add the water and vinegar to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- cook on medium heat until all the leaves wilt or get soft.
- turn the greens occasionally for even cooking.
- after about 10 minutes turn the heat down to simmer.
- add garlic salt and pepper to taste.
- check the broth periodically and and the seasoning as needed.
- cook about 2 1/2 hours.
- the mustard greens will be tender before the collards.
- check the collars for tender consistency.
- serve hot.
- enjoy.
collard greens, greens, red onion, white onion, salt pork, garlic, garlic, pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/a-young-ladys-mustard-and-collard-greens-415227 (may not work)