Green Mustard Emulsion Recipes

GREEN MUSTARD EMULSION

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix at progressively higher speeds to achieve smooth green sauce. Check seasoning, add more mustard to taste, spoon over chicken.

GREEN BEAN WITH GRAINY MUSTARD AND PECANS

Steps:

• Steam the green beans in covered dish with a few tablespoons of water in the microwave for 3 minutes and set aside. Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, toast the pecans over medium-high heat, just until fragrant.
• In a large bowl, whisk the mustard and 2 teaspoons water together. Drizzle in the olive oil to make an emulsion and season with salt and pepper. Toss the hot green beans in the mustard sauce. Place in a serving dish and top with the toasted pecans.

MUSTARD GREENS WITH CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add 2 bunches stemmed mustard greens and cook until wilted. Add 3/4 cup chicken broth and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss 1 chopped beefsteak tomato with olive oil and salt and pepper. Top the greens with the tomato and shaved cheddar.

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN GREENS (MUSTARD, TURNIP OR COLLARDS)

Steps:

• Fill sink with cold water.
• Put in greens, making sure they have room to float.
• The greens will rise to the top, while the dirt will sink.
• Let greens sit in water for about 20 minutes.
• Scoop out greens being careful not to stir up the dirt on bottom.
• If they still look dirty, change water and repeat process.
• Finish the cleaning by rinsing under running water.
• Tear greens into pieces, throwing away thick veins and stems.
• In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over med-high.
• Add the greens and toss well with bacon grease for a couple of minutes.
• Add ham stock, salt and pepper and sugar and stir.
• Cover and simmer gently until very tender (DO NOT BOIL).
• As the greens cook, they will produce a lot of liquid that will cook down. Add water as needed to prevent burning, but only use what is necessary so your pot liquor won't be watered down.
• Cook time will vary but usually about 3 hours The flavor of collards is much better if you can cook for about 6 hours.