What is This?

[Pepper]

I got this from one of my co-workers. She is part of a organic food basket coop, but doesn't eat greens. Since I eat all greens, I am the proud owner of this bunch. But am not sure what this is and how tough it is to cook.

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[Peasie]

Looks like some tender mustard greens to me

Cut up fine and cook like bok choy

Also delicious braised and mixed with pasta

[Peasie]

Braised Mustard Greens

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:20 minLevel:EasyServes:8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 bunches mustard greens, trimmed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Coarse salt
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

In a large skillet over medium high heat brown bacon and render its fat. Add chopped greens to the pan in batches and turn until they wilt, then add more greens. When all of the greens are in the pan, add vinegar and cook a minute. Season greens with sugar and salt. Add chicken broth to the pan and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer greens 15 to 20 minutes then serve.

[Pepper]

Thanks Peasie

Do they have a bitter taste? I notice sugar in the recipe.

[Pepper]

And do I need to chop off the stems?

[Peasie]

Yes. It has a slight bitter-tart taste My late MIL from the South used to mix mustard and collard greens and cook them down.

I prefer to saute or braise them. Just cut off those stems half way. Wash the greens good!

[Pepper]

Got it thanks.

[Diplomat]

Looks like some tender mustard greens to me

Why does it remind me of kale?



Also bitter. Wash it, put in the oven sprinkled with olive oil and heat until crispy (may have to turn them a couple of times). Makes for a bitterish, crispy treat when eaten warm.

[Pepper]

Peasie,

Thanks again for the recipe. I made it without the sugar and the chicken broth. The taste was tart, but I liked it. Maybe next time I will omit the bacon and use garlic and onions instead.

Anther green added to my repertoire.

Braised Mustard Greens

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:20 minLevel:EasyServes:8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 bunches mustard greens, trimmed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Coarse salt
• 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

In a large skillet over medium high heat brown bacon and render its fat. Add chopped greens to the pan in batches and turn until they wilt, then add more greens. When all of the greens are in the pan, add vinegar and cook a minute. Season greens with sugar and salt. Add chicken broth to the pan and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer greens 15 to 20 minutes then serve.

[Pepper]

At first glance I thought it was kale. But when I touched them, I knew it definitely wasn't kale. Kale chips are on my list of things to try.

Why does it remind me of kale?



Also bitter. Wash it, put in the oven sprinkled with olive oil and heat until crispy (may have to turn them a couple of times). Makes for a bitterish, crispy treat when eaten warm.

[MsExced]

Add it to collard greens