Utica Greens (Escarole)

origamifreak's Note:

Upstate NY recipe from Chanatry’s supermarket

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 large escarole (or 2 small heads)
• 4 slices prosciutto , thin slices, chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove , chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 long italian hot peppers , seeded & julienned
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup pecorino romano cheese , grated
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper , to taste (at the very end)

Directions:

1. Clean and rinse escarole twice; chop in large pieces.
2. Boil down for 5 or 6 minutes so it’s tender and wilted.
3. Place olive oil in a saute pan and heat.
4. Add chopped garlic and prosciutto and render for 2 or 3 minutes. Do not burn garlic.
5. Add seeded peppers and cook another minute or so.
6. Add the escarole and all the other ingredients in the pan.
7. Gradually add the bread crumbs and grated cheese, tossing gently until blended.
8. Taste for final salt and pepper seasoning.
9. Place in a casserole; sprinkle a little of the bread crumbs and place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes. Serve hot.

Reviews

[skn1234]

Yummy, growing us in South Utica and now living in Yorkville I know how delish Utica's greens are.
I lost my recipe and was searching frantically for another. I made mine like yours except I didn't boil them. I have found that by skipping that step it saves a lot of time, and they taste just as good. Thanks origamifreak for the recipe your a lifesaver LOL!

[catsoplenty]

Living in/near the Utica area all my life I've enjoyed everyone else's greens. ....restaurants and friends'.......all the time wishing I could make my own that were as delicious. Now I can!! My son loves greens and chicken riggies....as do I...so I made these greens and the Utica Chicken Riggies Utica Chicken Riggies for him on Valentine's Day. We both thoroughly enjoyed our V-Day meal!! Everyone's greens are different.....some use bread crumbs and some don't.......some use spinach instead of escarole but they are all usually delicious. This recipe is comparable to some of the best I've had in the Utica area restaurants. Thanks for a great recipe!

[luv2cook #6]

wow!...imagine my suprise.....I used to shop/purchase these things at Chanantrys...and they are excellent.....I live in northwest florida now....but do miss things from there.....true italian local flavor.....and I miss Hapanowitz's and Charlies Pizza.......