Southern Greens and Sausage Hot Tub
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Southern Greens and Sausage Hot Tub
Fun-loving sports fans will love the tailgate party in the parking lot when serving Southern Greens Hot Tub bursting with flavor from Johnsonville® Andouille or Smoked Rope Sausage.
Ingredients
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2
packages (13.5 ounces each) Johnsonville® Andouille Rope Sausage or Smoked Rope Sausage, cut bias-sized pieces
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3
bunches collard/turnip/mustard greens, thickest stems removed, chopped
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1/2
pound bacon, diced
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1
medium onion, diced
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2
jalapenos, diced
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2
tablespoons red pepper flakes
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2
cup Italian dressing
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3
cups chicken stock
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Prepared corn bread
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1 (10x3x14-inch) heavy duty foil pan
Directions
Wash greens thoroughly, remove thick stems and chop the rest; set aside.
Place foil pan on grill over medium heat; add bacon.
Cook bacon until crisp, remove and set aside.
Cook and stir onions and jalapenos in bacon drippings until tender; about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir another 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add greens to bacon drippings; let greens cook down a little; add 1 ½ cups chicken stock.
Bring liquid to a simmer and let greens cook, uncovered, until stems are soft; about 30-45 minutes. Add more chicken stock as necessary.
Add Italian dressing, sausage and bacon to hot tub, simmer 10-15 more minutes.
Season to taste.
Serve with corn bread.
