Braised Greens for Hoppin' John
Serves: 6-8
Hoppin' John is a dish made with black-eyed peas, smoked meat and rice. (See the recipe here) As the peas are cooking the liquid becomes rich and thick. Save a little to season your greens.
Ingredients
Preparation
NotesIngredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil Add to list
- 1/4 cup chopped onion Add to list
- 12 cups washed and chopped greens (see note below) Add to list
- 1/2 cup cooking liquid from the black-eyed peas Add to list
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Add to list
- Splash of malt or red wine vinegar Add to list
Preparation
In a heavy pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the greens and cook until they are starting to wilt. Add the cooking liquid and cook until they are nice and tender but still bright green. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a splash of vinegar.
Recipe by , PCC Chef
Source: Demonstrated on KING 5's "Gardening with Ciscoe" show aired on December 27, 2008
ABOUT OUR CHEF: Lynne Vea
Lynne Vea is a graduate of the Executive Chef Program at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris and has been cooking with PCC Natural Markets since 2001. Featured on King-5’s "Gardening with Ciscoe," she demonstrates easy and delicious recipes using seasonal ingredients.
Lynne is an admired PCC Cooks instructor, teaching a variety of popular PCC Cooks classes throughout the year.
She loves to collect old cookbooks, hunt for wild berries, and cook seven-course dinners where the guests are encouraged to dance and cavort between courses.
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