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| INGREDIENTS |
| 3 |
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pounds fresh young turnip, collard or mustard greens |
| 1 1/2 |
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pounds salt pork, with rind removed, cut into 1 inch dice |
| 1 1/2 |
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cups water |
| 1 |
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cup coarsely chopped onions |
| 1 |
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teaspoon sugar |
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Salt |
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Freshly ground black pepper |
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INSTRUCTIONS
With a sharp knife, trim away any bruised or blemished spots on the
greens and strip the leaves from their stems. Wash the leaves in several
changes of cold running water to remove all traces of dirt or sand. In a
heavy 10 to 12 inch skillet, fry the salt pork over moderate heat,
stirring the dice frequently with a slotted spoon until they are crisp
and brown and have rendered all their fat. Transfer the dice and liquid
fat to a bowl and pour the water into the skillet. Bring to a boil over
high heat, meanwhile scraping in any brown particles that cling to the
bottom and sides of the pan. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place
the greens in a heavy 4 to 6 quart pot and set over high heat. Cover
tightly and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the greens begin to wilt.
Stir in the pork fat and dice, the skillet liquid, and the onions and
sugar. Cover the pot again and continue to cook over moderate heat for
about 45 minutes, or until the greens are tender. Drain off the cooking
liquid and reserve it as "pot likker" for soups, or as a dunking sauce
for cornbread. Taste the boiled greens, season them with as much salt
and pepper as you think they need and serve at once.
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