Saucy Turnips

Directions

1. 1
   Wash turnip greens and roots; cut in half.
2. 2
   Combine greens, roots, water and salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until greens and roots are tender.
3. 3
   Drain greens, reserving 1 cup liquid.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
6. 6
   Crumble bacon and set aside.
7. 7
   Saute onions in drippings.
8. 8
   Add to greens.
9. 9
   Dissolve flour and sugar in vinegar; stir in the reserved cooking liquid.
10. 10
    Add mixture to greens, stirring constantly, until thickened.
11. 11
    Stir in the bacon.
12. 12
    Yields 6 servings.