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If fresh greens—mustard, collard, turnip, beet-- are available, substitute for the frozen greens. Clean, chop and increase cooking time by about 20 minutes. Serve with white beans and cornbread.

Pork Hock with Braised Greens

1 fresh pork hock
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) package frozen turnip greens, thawed
1 (16-ounce) package frozen mustard greens, thawed

1. In large skillet cook onion in oil over low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
2. Add broth, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to onions. Bring to boil, stir in greens and meat from hock, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Garnish with chopped green onion and tomatoes.

Serves 4.

Wine suggestion: Try a medium-bodied red like a Pinot Noir or a Zinfandel.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 70 calories
Protein 5 grams
Fat 3 grams
Sodium 120 milligrams
Cholesterol 5 milligrams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Carbohydrates 6 grams
Fiber 4 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.

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