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Mixed Greens

Mixed Greens is built on Salt Pork Cubed, Sugar, Flour, Salt, and Hot Water. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 2 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring the 2 1/2 quarts of water to a boil in a large kettle and add the onion and salt pork.

2. 2

   Simmer 30 minutes and add the greens; salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Add 1 teaspoon of the sugar and simmer about 2 hours.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and the remaining sugar in a mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Slowly add the boiling water, stirring.

6. 6

   Add just enough water to make a stiff, manageable mixture.

7. 7

   Wet the palms of the hands; break off bits of cornmeal dough the size of walnuts and shape into balls.

8. 8

   Drop the balls into the boiling greens.

9. 9

   Cover and continue cooking 30 minutes.