Canning Collard and Mustard Greens

[Ldychef2k]

Winco had these greens at 10 cents a bunch and I loaded up on them because I had seen recipes for canning collard greens and ham. Now I can't find the recipe for the combo. Could use some guidance. Do I have to roast the ham first, or can I cut it up raw? (It's smoked, of course.) Suggested seasonings? I know greens are low acid and will require pressure canning, but I am not really sure of the recipe to go in the jars !

Thanks.

Kris

 

[Ldychef2k]

Well, I had to wing it. Maybe you all don't know the answer to my question. Anyway, DGD and I canned 7 quarts each of mustard and collard greens with ham and onions and a bit of salt. It wasn't what I had hoped for, but it was all I could figure out. I had thought there was a recipe with potato cubes, but I may be wrong.

 

[2dream]

Never even thought about canning collards, turnips or mustard greens. Now you have me wanting to give it a try. Can you post your recipe?

 

[Ldychef2k]

Pretty much as I posted...washed and cut up the greens, removing stems. Wilted in boiling water. Loosely filled quart jars, then pressed down slightly to add 1/3 cup chopped onion and six or eight one inch chunks of ham and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pressure canner for 90 minutes. They smell amazing !

I had a ham from Winco, 15 pounds for $10, so the extra ham I cubed and canned , then roasted the meaty bone. Will make pink beans and ham to can as soon as I get more jars.

Thank you for asking.

ETA: I enjoyed this cajun guy's video which I found after all the jars had been canned! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2479500/canning_greens_home_vegetable_garden/

 

[freemotion]

That's pretty much what I would've told you to do. They are probably going to be very yummy! I add them to all my canned soups and stews that I want something green in because they hold up nicely in the 90 minutes it takes for the meat.

Sorry I missed this earlier.....I was in a hurry and had two dogs fighting for my lap! And one of the cats, too!

 

[Ldychef2k]

Well, I guess my skin of your teeth gess job was good then ! Thank you for answering, and I am sorry I made you feel the need to apologize....

 

[2dream]

Thanks for the recipe and the video link. Can't wait to try this with the left over ham I know I am going to have from Thanksgiving.