Description
Posted for the zaar world tour
Ingredients
- Collard Greens
- Mustard Greens
- Turnip Greens
- Onions
- Turnips
- Tasso
- Sugar
- Picante Sauce
- Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Place all greens in sink or a large pot
- Fill to brim with lukewarm water
- Let greens stand 15 minutes
- Carefully remove greens from water without disturbing sandy-silt which has settled to the bottom
- Wash leaves under running water
- Tear leaves into small pieces, removing tough ribs
- Place torn greens, onions, turnips, and tasso or ham in a 10- to 12-quart soup pot
- Fill to top with water
- Add sugar, picante sauce, salt and pepper
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat
- Boil 5 minutes
- Reduce heat
- Barely simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 hours
- Taste for seasoning
- Adjust if necessary
- Greens should have lots of liquid left
- Add more water if necessary
- Serve hot