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Braised Greens
by Tuffy Stone
Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke serves up his hearty Braised Greens recipe. Stone appears in 'BBQ Pitmasters' on TLC.
INGREDIENTS
| 10 | Pounds Collard and Mustard greens (cleaned thoroughly) (5 pounds of each) |
| 1 | Pound Bacon (small dice) |
| 4 | Tablespoon Garlic (chopped) |
| 4 | cup Onions (sliced) |
| 1 | Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Cup Honey |
| 1/2 | Cup Brown Sugar (packed) |
| 4 | Cup Cider Vinegar |
| 6 | Cup Apple Juice |
| 4 | Tablespoon Kosher Salt |
| 1 | Tablespoon Black Pepper (fresh ground) |
PREPARATION:
- Heat a large pot and render bacon until brown and crispy.
- Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add greens and cook until they wilt, about 30 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1-2 hours.
- Once finished spread out in large hotel pan and let cool uncovered in walk-in.
- Place in plastic container with lid, label and refrigerate.
Tips:
- Greens should be handled carefully as to not tear them apart.
- Serve greens with tong and be sure to let them drain slightly when serving.
- Reheat greens slowly over medium heat to replenish steam table.
- Keep minimal amount hot.
- If greens appear to be drying out add more juice from cold storage container.
- Keep greens covered at all times.
- Greens should retain a firm texture.
- Do not allow Greens to become mushy.
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Vegetable Side Dish
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