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Mustard Greens w/ Pepper Vinegar Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
6 bunches mustard greensSalt 4 or 5 slices salt-cured hog jowls or thick bacon 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sugar Freshly ground black pepper Pepper Vinegar(See Note)
Directions:
Wash the greens by stripping the leaves from the stems(discard stems) and placing them in sink filled with cold water. Sprinkle a tablespoon of salt over them and swish around. Allow sediment to settle and lift out greens, shaking off excess water, but not drying.In a heavy pot over medium-low heat, fry pork until just translucent and curled, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, being careful not to burn. Add wet greens and sugar, and cover. Stir and lift greens as they wilt in cooking. Cook 1 hour or until tender. Taste the pot liquor and add salt and pepper if necessary. Allow to drain slightly as greens are served. Sprinkle with pepper vinegar. Serves 6 to 8.
Note: Pepper vinegar is made most places by pouring about one-fourth of the vinegar out of a cider-vinegar bottle and then filling with hot peppers. The peppers are marinated for several days.
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