Ingredients

  • 2 bunches mustard greens
  • 1 gallon (16 cups) water
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup stone-ground whole-wheat flour
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Wash the greens and soak the leaves in a large pot of warm salted water for 10 minutes.
  • Put the 1 gallon of water into a stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the greens and boil for 15 minutes, then drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until just beginning to color.
  • Add the oil and flour, and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the greens, bell pepper, onion, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until very tender, about 25 minutes.