How to Make Mustard Greens: An Old School Soul Food Classic

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Turkey bacon reduces fat while adding smoky flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides heat and flavor without extra cost.

Using medium heat, bring a large pot or Dutch oven to temperature.

Add the bacon and cook until crispy.

Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute.

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

Add the mustard greens.

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

Mix until well combined.

Reduce the temperature to medium low.

Cover and allow the greens to cook for 1 hour.

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