Czech Country Style Greens
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
This is great for any kind of greens… Mustard, Collard, Kale, Chard, even younger Beet Tops, however I am not a personal fan of the beet tops.
Source: Millie Bartek
Categories: Czech Family Recipes, Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 mess of greens
- 2-3 tablespoons bacon grease
- 2-3 tablespoons flour
- 1 large clove garlic sliced
- Water and salt as needed
Directions
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Heat bacon grease in bottom of large pot. Add and stir in flour making a rough. Stir in sliced garlic. Adding several cups of water.
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Quickly add greens wilting down so you can fit them all in your pot. Adding salt to taste.
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Once greens are wilted make sure there is enough water for the greens to simmer in. Keep water at equal level of greens.
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Simmer until greens are tender. It will depend upon the type of greens as to how long it will take them to cook.