How long does it take to cook fresh greens?

Answer 1

After meat is parboiled add seasonings and greens. Cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Depending on the texture you like. I cook mine from 2 to 4 hours. Also try this next time you cook some. Take 5 whole pecans, still in the shell and drop in the boiling water with the greens. This will keep them from smelling up the whole house and removes any bitterness.

Answer 2

6 Servings

5 ounces salt pork

1 1/2 pounds Southern Greens, such as collard greens, turnip greens, or mustard greens

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon

1/4 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper, (or to taste)

1/2 cup water

Cut the salt pork into two slices, about 1/2" thick. Put them on the bottom of the crock of the slow cooker, turn the heat to high, and cover. Let the pork cook on high while preparing the greens, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare the greens by washing thoroughly, cutting out the center stem, then cutting into 1" pieces. Rinse again and drain well. Add the greens to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients. Turn the slow cooker to low and cook 4-6 hours or until the greens are tender and are a gray-green color. Remove the salt pork before serving. If you're in a hurry, the greens may be cooked on high for 3-4 hours; stir every hour or so.

Notes:

If desired, serve with hot pepper vinegar.

Many southeners add sliced hard boiled egg to their greens.

I have used frozen greens - cut time in half.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 174

Percent Total Calories From:

Fat 78% Protein 5% Carb. 16%

Nutrient Amount per

Serving

Total Fat 19 g

Saturated Fat 7 g

Cholesterol 20 mg

Sodium 401 mg

Total Carbohydrate 9 g

Dietary Fiber 1 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 3 g

Vitamin A 77% Vitamin C 44% Calcium 0% Iron 2%

Answer 3

After a thorough cleaning, bring a pot of water to a boil, add the greens and cover the pot and let simmer for about an hour.

Answer 4

Cook Turnip greens for about 10 minutes