Mixed Greens With Turnips Tasso

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Place all greens in sink or a large pot.

Fill to brim with lukewarm water.

Let greens stand 15 minutes.

Carefully remove greens from water without disturbing sandy-silt which has settled to the bottom.

Wash leaves under running water.

Tear leaves into small pieces , removing tough ribs.

Place torn greens , onions , turnips , and tasso or ham in a 10- to 12-quart soup pot.

Fill to top with water.

Add sugar , picante sauce , salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Boil 5 minutes.

Reduce heat.

Barely simmer , stirring occasionally , 3 hours.

Taste for seasoning.

Adjust if necessary.

Greens should have lots of liquid left.

Add more water if necessary.

Serve hot.

collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, onions, turnips, tasso, sugar, picante sauce, salt, fresh ground pepper