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Southern Mixed Greens with Smoked Turkey

Cultural Context

Southern Mixed Greens with Smoked Turkey is a staple in Southern cuisine, often served as a side dish during family gatherings and holidays. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooks, who traditionally used smoked meats to flavor greens, making a nutritious meal from humble ingredients. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food, enjoyed across the United States, with variations that may include different types of greens or meats.

Southern AmericanUSside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 bags mixed greens
1 pound collard greens
1 pound turnip greens
1 pound mustard greens
8 cups chicken broth
1 12-ounce package salt pork
1 onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

smoked turkey

🥗Healthier: smoked chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey legs

Smoked chicken is leaner, while turkey legs offer a similar flavor at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

1

Using medium heat, bring your Dutch oven to temperature.

2

Add the salt pork and cook for 5 minutes.

3

Add the onions and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes or until your onion is translucent.

4

Add the garlic and stir.

5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a light boil.

6

Add the mixed greens and cover.

7

Allow them to simmer for 5 minutes.

8

After 5 minutes, add the vinegar.

9

Season with the salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.

10

Mix well, then cover and allow them to cook for 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Collard Greens with TurkeyMixed Greens with Smoked Meat

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