Ingredients

  • 2 Large Bunches of Mustard Greens, soaked and hard parts removed
  • 1 Bunch of Baby Spinach, likewise
  • 1 Bunch of Italian Parlsey
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1c Onion, chopped
  • 1 Bunch of Green Onions, white part removed and remains chopped
  • 5c Water
  • 1/4 c Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 t Oregano, dried
  • 1/2 t Thyme, dried
  • 1/4 t Cayenne Pepper
  • 1lb Tasso, cut up to 1/4 inch
  • 3c Chicken Stock
  • 1T Olive Oil
  • 1t Salt
  • 1/2 c Brown Roux
  • Crystal Hot Sauce, to taste

Method

  • Cook the tender portions of the Mustard Greens and Spinach in the water for about an hour or until tender.
  • Remove from the heat, retain the cooking water and allow to cool while you prepare the Roux.
  • Remove the Roux and set it aside and in the same heavy pot add the Olive Oil and render the Tasso for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the Onion, Garlic, Green Onion, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Salt and Cayenne.
  • Cook until the Onions are translucent or for about 15 minutes over medium high heat.
  • Add the Vermouth to deglaze.
  • Chop the now cooled greens into smallish pieces.
  • Add to the pot along with about 2/3 of the retained cooking liquid.
  • Add the Stock.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes
  • Stir in the Roux, holding back any extra oil that make be on the top.
  • Cook for another 15 minutes then add the Hot Sauce.
  • Serve over rice, popcorn rice if you have it.