South Ga Turnips

5 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 gallons fresh turnips, leaves and or 5 gallons turnips, roots
  • you can also use collard greens or mustard greens
  • 12 cups water
  • 2 slices bacon (I like smoked) or 2 slices ham
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash/rinse leaves and roots carefully Checking for sand and bugs.
  2. 2
    Place leaves in collander to drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    Place water, salt, and meat in large boiler.
  4. 4
    Bring water to a boil.
  5. 5
    Add turnip leaves and roots.
  6. 6
    Cook for 120 minutes or longer until very tender.
  7. 7
    Serve hot in a bowl with a side of fresh baked cornbread.
  8. 8
    The green liquid is called pot liquor.

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