Southern Greens

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh greens collards mustard kale large stems trimmed
• 2 oz salt pork diced
• 14 tsp red pepper flakes
• 14 tsp salt optional

Directions

1. Soak greens in several changes of cold water drain
2. Transfer to a large saucepot cover and cook over medium-high heat stirring occasionally until stems are just tender 8 to 10 minutes
3. Drain and cool slightly coarsely chop
4. Add salt pork to large skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp about 5 minutes
5. Add pepper flakes and salt
6. Stir in chopped greens cover and cook until tender about 15 minutes
7. Makes 5 cups