how to cook greens?

Question

Ive never had them that i know of...i think its a southern dish...id like to try them...what to buy...how to cook them and what do they taste like?...anything like spinish?...

Answer 1

Not as metallic as spinach. I'd suggest mustard greens or turnip greens for your first foray; collards are pretty strong and an asquired taste for most people.

WASH VERY WELL! They are full of sand. Rinse and soak in a (clean) sink of cool water. Swish around, let settle, swish some more, let settle. Move to the other side of the sink and repeat. You'll see how much sand and dirt is in the bottom of the first batch. Break off the tough stems or any wilted parts of the greens.

Meanwhile, boil a hambone w/ about 2 quarts of water. You are making stock. Keep close by.

In a very large pot, brown some bacon or salt pork or turkey bacon in the bottom. When done, leave the bacon in there and add the wet greens on top. You will think they won't all fit, but they will. Cram them down. Now ladle in the hambone stock. The greens will wilt, allowing you to add more stock. Add stock until greens are just about covered. Add salt and pepper, cover w/ lid and simmer on med-low for 30 min or so.

Meanwhile, pick bits of ham off the hambone which should already be falling apart. Add hte ham to the greens pot. Serve greens in a bowl w/ some of the juice (aka: pot liquor) and cornbread. Some pepper vinegar is also good sprinkled over them.

This took me longer to type that it will take you to do! Go for it!

Answer 2

You will need a couple of smoked turkey wings or turkey necks for flavor. (This is the healthy version) Cook the turkey parts for about 11/2-2 hours (turkey takes a long time) add greens and cook about another 45-60 minutes. You want to add some crushed red pepper just for a bit of spice. Be careful with it though!! The type of greens are turnip, mustard and collards. If you get collards make sure they are the small ones. You must clean them and wash, wash and wash them to get all the dirt and grit off of them. If you use turnip greens you can get them with the turnip on or buy the turnips seperately. Now you are ready for some good eating. Oh, don't forget the cornbread!!

Answer 3

don't know what they taste like, I don't eat anything green, but here is one recipe


Collard Greens (Hl)

Recipe By : Recipe for Health Show RHJ107
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Veggie-sd

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/2 bushel collard greens
--approximately 5 pounds
1 large piec fat back
2 sticks butter
2 hot peppers
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
salt -- to taste

Take greens off stems, tear into small pieces. Wash very well, drain and
rinse again. Place all ingredients in a very large pot, cover with water
and cook on low for 6 hours. Salt to taste

Answer 4

You can buy fresh greens and clean and clean and clean or you can buy frozen turnips (withOUT) diced roots. I do buy fresh roots to use with the greens. You need a ham hock for seasoning. I would boil the ham for several minutes before adding greens then slowly simmer them for about 1 hour, then add the diced roots. Simmer till the roots are soft. add a little salt and pepper and about 1/2 tbs. sugar.

Make a batch of cornbread and have a good southern dish!

Answer 5

Flavorful Southern Collard Greens









Recipe Rating:

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
Makes: 12 servings, about 2/3 cup each





3 lb. fresh collard greens
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper



WASH collard greens, removing all grit. Remove and discard hard stems. Place greens together in small bunches; roll up. Cut crosswise into wide strips; set aside.
COOK bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 3 Tbsp. of the drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside. Add onion and garlic to drippings; cook and stir until tender.
ADD greens, water, sugar, salt and crushed red pepper to skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer 45 min. to 1 hour or until greens are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.




KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS


Storage Know-How
Once opened, wrap bacon package tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

How To Wash Collard Greens
Fill clean sink 2/3 full with cold water. Immerse greens, in batches, in water; swish greens gently to remove any grit.





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Collard Green Basics



NUTRITION INFORMATION

Answer 6

greens, like collards, kale, chard, spinach, rabé, mustard greens, beet greens, etc... (there's lots!) can all be cooked very quickly and easily by steaming them. either in a proper steamer (bamboo or metal), or by cooking them in a pot with a little bit of water or broth. make sure there's a lid on either way, to keep the steam in. they only take about 5 minutes to cook and they turn brilliant bright green when they are ready.

you can then put a bit of balsamic vinegar and oil on them, or salt and lemon juice, or shaved parmesan cheese, or toasted nuts, or just about anything! it's just as versatile as salad!

you can also put them in a stir fry, or veggie sautée. put them in last so they don't overcook.

they are so healthy and delicious!

happy eating! :)

Answer 7

Boiled turnip greens are my favorite greens dish. They are fantastic if you serve them with just a little bit of hot pepper sauce.

Answer 8

Escarole is my favorite. Rinse and chop the leaves into large pieces, melt margarine in frying pan medium heat, add damp leaves to pan, season with garlic salt and pepper and sauteé until soft. OMG...so good.

Answer 9

do you mean collard greens, mustard greens, ? i LOVE greens, especially spinach, and you can steam or boil, steaming keeps the nutrients in