Cookbook:Southern Style Greens

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds assorted dark leafy greens, such as mustard, collard, and rainbow chard
 * 8 rashers bacon, cut into about ½-inch pieces
 * 1 tbsp bacon fat (optional)
 * 1 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 * 1 ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
 * ½ cup chicken broth

Procedure

 * 1) Cook bacon to slightly less than done in a large stainless steel pot. Drain.
 * 2) If desired, pour 1 tbsp bacon fat back into pot. Add greens, and sauté over medium-high heat for 7 minutes.
 * 3) Add remaining ingredients and lower heat to medium low. Cook for 45 minutes. Defat if needed.
 * 4) Serve warm, with a vinegar-based, clear hot sauce to accompany.