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mustard greens with onions and turkey in a white bowl

Braised Mustard Greens

Super dope and tasty braised mustard greens infused with caribbean flavors for a twist on classic Southern side dish.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: southern
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches Mustard Greens
  • 1 pound Smoked Turkey Tails, Wings, or Necks
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ cup Jerk Paste make this version or use store-bought like Walkerswood
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • Water

Instructions

  • In a large pot add the mustard greens, water, and smoked turkey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, about 45 minutes. Drain well.
  • Wipe out the pot, add clarified butter, and melt over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and seasoning. Sauté until onion softens 4-5 minutes.
  • Add jerk paste and cook another 5 minutes. Add cooked pre-cooked greens and chicken stock, then raise heat to high, and boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and taste for seasoning, adding more if desired. Simmer for 15 minutes and taste again for seasoning. Serve

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Notes

It’s worth it to make your own jerk paste, but if you’re in a pinch go with Walkerswood Brand for a quick and good store-bought version.
Be generous with the ghee. Sauteing the onions in garlic add so much flavor.
Turnips or collards can be substituted for the mustard greens or used in combination with.
Cooking the greens ahead of time removes the bitterness and primes the greens to absorb even more flavor during the remaining steps.
Use these braised greens as a side with macaroni and cheese or black-eyed peas. Pair with main dish items like jerk fried chicken or grilled jerk red snapper.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4546IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg
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