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Southern Style Holiday Greens

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

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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I made this recipe twice over the holidays--once with bacon and once with some leftover Christmas ham instead. Both were a success! My Southern husband and in-laws loved it. Many thanks from a formerly clueless Yankee!

—SCOUTESINA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 02, 2008

These greens needed a lot of doctoring! It just didn't have that Southern down home taste I've been accustomed to. I've enjoyed greens during every major holiday while growing up, and finally wanted to make some of my own. (This was actually my 3rd time making them). In order to get them to taste like anything, I ended up adding 3 chicken bouillon cubes, more pickle juice, jalepeno juice, a little bit of seasoning salt, garlic powder, & crushed red pepper. After adding this I was finally able to lick my platter clean :-)

—Adea

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29 Ratings

Apr 27, 2006

EXCELLENT!!! I do this on a much smaller scale (2 bunches of just turnip greens) for our smaller family of 5. All my 3 toddlers just love it too! Sometimes, I use some pepperoncini juice for some extra zing.

—TIANAYUM

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Feb 09, 2009

It really annoys me when reviewers change the recipe and then give it a bad review! I've never been a big greens fan, but I made this for a big family gathering, and everyone loved it. I followed the recipe exactly and it was great. I've added my own touches here and there, as does every other cook I know. You have to add your own personal touch. Thanks for a great recipe.

—Robin H

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Jan 12, 2005

I used frozen greens and replaced the water with chicken broth. (not as much liquid was needed since not wilting the greens down) It even received rave reviews from those who normally dislike greens.

—JENNYKAY

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Nov 14, 2004

I first made this two Thanksgivings ago. It has been requested by my extended family every year since. They love it and so do I.

—STSHOUSE

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Apr 23, 2003

It seemed like something was missing from this recipe. It's good, but just needs something more...

—aClockworkOrange

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Feb 04, 2012

Ok all you other southern residents can stop reading this post. I made these and they were very good. I have been trimming back on my ham hocks and bacon after watching the last southern generation battle heart disease. I even used .......turkey bacon and frozen turnip greens. I was expecting lighting or something to strike me when I put in the pan. I did have to add a extra spicy for my taste. I put in some no salt ham flavor....to make up for the turkey and some pepper flakes.....I left out the butter as I didn't need to boil. 30 mins I was finished great vege for a busy night in the new south.

—COURTNEY77700

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Nutrition

Calories
140 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
11.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
22 mg
7%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
6.9 g
28%

Protein
6.7 g
13%

Sodium
291 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Southern Style Holiday Greens

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 140
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23 %
Cholesterol 22mg 7 %
Sodium 291mg 12 %
** Potassium 723mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 6.9g 28 %
Protein 6.7g 13 %
** Sugars 0.3g
** Vitamin A 273 %
** Vitamin C 227 %
** Calcium 39 %
** Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 20 %
** Niacin 19 %
** Vitamin B6 31 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 222 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.