Smokey Southern Mustard Greens

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 5
Smokey Southern Mustard Greens with Ham and Bacon
in Vegetables

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 cups chicken stock
1 bunch fresh mustard greens , or more to taste
1 cup diced ham
5 slices bacon , chopped
1/3 cup diced sweet onion
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes , or to taste ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
293
Sugar
2g
Fat
16g
Smokey Southern Mustard Greens with Ham and Bacon is a classic Southern recipe that is easy to make and delicious. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover ham you might have. The combination of ham and bacon makes these collard greens extra savory and smoky, while the vinegar gives it a tangy kick. Serve these greens as a side dish to pork chops, ribs, or your favorite Southern barbecue and you're sure to impress your guests!

Instructions

1.Rinse the mustard greens and chop off the stems. Cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2.In a large pot, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
3.Add diced sweet onion to the bacon grease and sauté until tender and translucent.
4.Pour in chicken stock, rice wine vinegar, and add chopped ham. Bring to a simmer.
5.Add mustard greens and cook until they are wilted to your liking.
6.Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional) to taste.
7.Top with crumbled bacon and serve hot.

PROS

Smokey Southern Mustard Greens are a flavorful and delicious addition to any meal.
This recipe is packed with protein from the diced ham and chopped bacon.

Mustard greens are a nutrient-dense food high in vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like calcium and iron.

CONS

This recipe could be high in sodium depending on the chicken stock and ham used.

If you’re not a fan of heat, you may want to skip the red pepper flakes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mustard greens have many health benefits, including supporting bone health and preventing anemia due to their high calcium and iron content. Vitamin C in mustard greens helps with immune system function and skin health. The fiber in mustard greens can also help with digestion.

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