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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound salt pork
  • 8 c. water
  • 1 1/2 pound beet greens, turnip greens, Swiss chard, or possibly mustard greens (about 16 c.)

Method

  • Cut salt pork into thin strips.
  • Place pork and water in kettle or possibly Dutch oven; simmer, covered, for 45 min.
  • Thoroughly wash greens in cold water to remove dirt and sand particles.
  • Cut off any roots and remove damaged portions and large veins.
  • Tear or possibly cut up large leaves.
  • Add in to pork and water.
  • Simmer covered, 1 hour.
  • Drain greens reserving liquid.
  • Season greens and pork with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you like, serve cooking liquid over.
  • Makes 6 servings.