Monday, May 28, 2018

Mixed Greens & Marinated Onions...

A personal favorite & also favorite of  family & former customers ...

MARINATED ONIONS

    4 large Vidalia onions
    1 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 cup white vinegar
3 Tbsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. Dried oregano 


Slice onions 1/4 inch thick and separate into rings. Add remaining ingredients to a container, whisk to combine. Add onion rings & stir to coat with marinade. Cover & refrigerate 24 hours before serving. 



MIXED GREENS
2-3 lbs. of washed & chopped greens, your choice. My favorite is collards & turnip greens. 
Kale
Mustard
Turnip Greens
Collards

You decide...choice of 2 or 3 for about 2 lbs. of washed & chopped greens. 

4 slices bacon, cut in pieces
1/2 cup country ham seasoning pieces, chopped
1 med. onion, cut in strips

Add bacon, ham & onions to a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until bacon is cooked through. Add 1 qt. Chicken broth & 2 cups water. 
Seasonings:
1 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. Dry mustard & 1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. wasabi powder
1/2 tsp. Crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. Dark brown sugar
Bring to boil, add greens & cook 30-40 minutes until greens are tender.