POTLIKKER NOODLES WITH MUSTARD GREENS
Just as Italians save their pasta cooking water to enrich their sauces, Southerners serve the smoky cooking liquid, a.k.a. potlikker, along with braised greens. This dish marries both traditions. Season with a light hand, as the broth will become saltier as it reduces.
Provided by Jason Alley
Categories Pasta Dinner Ham Winter Mustard Greens Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham hock and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in hot sauce and sugar. Add broth and reserved mustard green stems and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 cups, 1-2 hours. Set a sieve over a large bowl or measuring cup. Strain potlikker into bowl. Pick and reserve the meat from the ham hock to add to the noodles later, if desired. Discard skin, bone, and remaining solids in sieve. Set potlikker aside. DO AHEAD: Potlikker and ham can be made 2 days ahead. Chill separately until cold; cover and keep chilled.
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Add shallots and reserved picked meat, if using; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft, 4-5 minutes. Pour off any excess fat in pan. Increase heat to medium-high; add greens and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted. Add potlikker, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, and bring to a boil. Add noodles; toss to coat, and heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer noodle mixture to serving bowls and sprinkle with Pecorino.
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Joseph Wallace
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would adjust the cooking time for the noodles.
Arbab ali Gopang
[email protected]The noodles were a bit overcooked, but the mustard greens were delicious.
toleen Keldani
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a fan of mustard greens.
Leroy Gooden
[email protected]I loved the combination of the mustard greens and the noodles. Yum!
Jonatan Juvan
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again.
Chausheawyme Cross
[email protected]This dish was delicious!
Hussain Ghouri
[email protected]These noodles were easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of the mustard greens and the noodles.
Naqash Wistro
[email protected]I loved this dish! The mustard greens were cooked perfectly, and the noodles were very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
rebecca kuhlenschmidt
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The mustard greens were tender and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
Neo Egeonu
[email protected]These noodles were easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of the mustard greens and the noodles. I would definitely make this dish again.
Monica Bouvia
[email protected]I really enjoyed this dish. The mustard greens were cooked perfectly, and the noodles were very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ethen Ethen
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the mustard greens were tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
mental mental
[email protected]These noodles were delicious! I loved the combination of the mustard greens and the broth. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the overall dish was very flavorful.
pyae pyae moe
[email protected]I've never had potlikker noodles before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
shafia rajput
[email protected]These potlikker noodles were a hit with my family! The greens were tender and flavorful, and the noodles soaked up all the delicious broth. I will definitely be making this dish again.