Author |
Farm Kitchen: Poke Salad!  |
|
wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3043 Posts

Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 12:50:15 PM
|
Has anyone ever ate Poke Salad! If so how do you prepare it?
Hugs,
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
|
texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
    
4658 Posts

Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 5:50:06 PM
|
I remember eating that as a kid in Texas, but can't remember how it was done. I will ask my dad when I talk to him next.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
 |
|
Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
   
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2013 : 09:51:14 AM
|
Poke Salad (or sallet!) is extremely poisonous if not par-boiled in a couple of waters before eating. After they're boiled, grease an iron skillet, crack and egg or two into it, stir to scramble and add the poke greens. Finish the eggs and serve. The eggs turn a abit grey/green, but the taste is great. I ate this for breakfast many a time at my grandms's house.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep. Rumi |
 |
|
wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3043 Posts

Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2013 : 2:23:02 PM
|
Thanks girls. It is growing in my area and I have heard it is delicious.
Hugs!
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
 |
|
brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
|
kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
    
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2013 : 3:04:57 PM
|
It's not poison when the leaves are very small, and the plant is maybe 6-8" tall. My MIL used to cook them with turnip and mustard greens and they were SO good. But the spring and fall are the best times to eat them. Parboil then strain and rinse and repeat 2 more times. They are safe to eat and so full of good nutrients too.
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
|
 |
|
wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
    
3043 Posts

Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2013 : 5:45:16 PM
|
Thanks girls...I have ate them before when they were prepared by someone else. I have also ate the stalks fried. They are delicious!
Hugs!
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
 |
|
|
Farm Kitchen: Poke Salad!  |
|