UTICA GREENS
Utica Greens are a popularized local dish to the area in and surrounding Utica, New York. Utica Greens are quite delicious and have become a popular appetizer that can be eaten as an appetizer or a meal. They can be used in a variety of ways as well. I have had them served over a chicken breast topped with Mozzarella cheese. ...
Provided by Rainie Piccione
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Clean and drain the Escarole by filling the sink or extra large bowl with cold water. Chop the bottom off of the head of Escarole. Place leaves in water and swish around, cleaning any silt that is still sticking to the leaves. Remove leaves from water and chop into bite size pieces.
- 2. Fill a large pot half to three quarters full of water. Add some salt as you would for pasta and bring to boil. Blanche the escarole by placing it in the pot and leaving it there for 3 minutes. Remove from pot to an ice bath. One you have given the escarole an ice bath you can remove it to a strainer to drain the excess water.
- 3. In a large saute pan that can be placed in the oven saute hot pepper flakes, prosciutto, onion, and garlic until onions are soft. Add the Escarole and saute for 5-8 minutes. Add the chopped cherry peppers and a tablespoon or two of their juice and enough chicken stock to make them a tad juicy. Give it a good stir to combine ingredients. Mix the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle generously over the top. Place pan under broiler for 3-5 minutes or until bread crumbs and cheese are golden brown.
- 4. Serve with crusty bread as an appetizer. Or over the top of sauteed chicken breast. Or use to make a pizza or Utica Greens Penne (Recipes to follow).
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Inayatullah Mangrio
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. The greens are always tender and flavorful, and the bacon and vinegar add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a traditional Utica Greens dish.
Bawer Gardi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The greens are cooked in just a few minutes and the bacon and vinegar add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish.
Farukul Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less bacon and ham hocks, or omitting them altogether.
Annalie Drury
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The greens are always tender and flavorful. I love the addition of the ham hocks, which give the dish a rich and smoky flavor.
Juvan Dreyer
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful side dish. The greens are cooked perfectly and the bacon and vinegar add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to prepare greens.
Heather Woodmansee
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of greens, but the combination of flavors in this dish was really good. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and ham hocks.
Ahmmad Hossain
[email protected]This Utica Greens recipe is a winner! The combination of greens, bacon, and vinegar is perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Tanveer Hayat
[email protected]I thought this recipe was okay. The greens were a bit too bitter for my taste, even after I added some sugar. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
billa brown
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of greens. The use of bacon and ham hocks gives the dish a rich and smoky flavor, while the vinegar and hot sauce add a nice tang. I would recommend serving this dish with cornbread or mashed potatoes.
Basit Raza
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of greens, but I found this recipe to be quite enjoyable. The combination of escarole, swiss chard, and dandelion greens was unique and flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Janan Janan
[email protected]This Utica Greens recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and nutritious dish. I especially liked the use of escarole, which gave the greens a slightly bitter flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the other ingredients.