Southern Style Holiday Greens Recipe
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Southern Style Holiday Greens

By: LUCKYCHEEKS 
"This is an old Southern style recipe for country greens that my grandma use to make at all our holiday meals. It was a hit even with the kids."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches fresh mustard greens
  • 3 bunches fresh turnip greens
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1/3 cup sliced onion
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 140 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 22mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by SCOUTESINA   view full review
I made this recipe twice over the holidays--once with bacon and once with some leftover...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by TIANAYUM   view full review
EXCELLENT!!! I do this on a much smaller scale (2 bunches of just turnip greens) for our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Robin H   view full review
It really annoys me when reviewers change the recipe and then give it a bad review! I've never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2005 by JENNYKAY   view full review
I used frozen greens and replaced the water with chicken broth. (not as much liquid was needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2004 by STSHOUSE   view full review
I first made this two Thanksgivings ago. It has been requested by my extended family every...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Adea   view full review
These greens needed a lot of doctoring! It just didn't have that Southern down home taste I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by aClockworkOrange   view full review
It seemed like something was missing from this recipe. It's good, but just needs something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2011 by UALMEIDA   view full review
I'm sure this will be better when I can prepare with bacon :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by Erin   view full review
This was a very good way to cook the greens. The only thing I changed is that I destemed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by cherith   view full review
this is really good. this recipe was the first for my family to try greens. and they loved...

 

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