Smokey Southern Mustard Greens

This is a modification of a Southern-style mustard greens recipe. I had a friend who made these approximately like this (I think she added smoked neck bones), and they were full of flavor and delicious. Even my picky child asked for more!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup diced ham
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh mustard greens, or more to taste
• ⅓ cup diced sweet onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock and mustard greens in a large stockpot; add ham, bacon, onion, vinegar, and butter. Bring stock to a rolling boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer until greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.