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Southern Cooked Greens

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By Wilson Stribling
  • 1/4 pound bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 pound turnip greens, stems removed and washed well
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet or sauté pan, fry the bacon, stirring, over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining ingredients; stir well, and cook, stirring, until starting to wilt, about 6 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning to taste. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

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