Edna Lewis Greens Food

EDNA'S GREENS

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens.
• Wash greens thoroughly; drain and cut greens into strips.
• Set aside.
• Slice salt pork at 1/4-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, the skin.
• Combine salt pork, water, and pepper in a large Dutch oven; bring mixture to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
• Add greens, and cook, uncovered, 17 minutes or until tender.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

SIMMERED GREENS WITH CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Score bacon 2 or 3 times (do not cut all the way through), then simmer in water in a wide 6-quart pot, covered, 1 hour.
• Discard any coarse stems from greens and coarsely chop leaves.
• Add greens, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to bacon and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then blend in butter well with your fingertips. Stir in milk until just combined. Let dough stand 5 minutes.
• With wet hands, roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
• Gently place dumplings on top of greens. Cook, covered and undisturbed, over low heat until greens are very tender and silky and dumplings are puffed and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Discard bacon. Season with salt and pepper.