Turnip Greens

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. turnip greens
  • 1 lb. turnips, peeled (optional)
  • 1 qt. water
  • 1/4 lb. seasoning meat (fatback, lean salt pork, ham hock or smoked turkey pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash greens thoroughly several times.
  2. 2
    Throw away any yellow leaves or heavy stems.
  3. 3
    Cook meat covered with water (about 20 minutes).
  4. 4
    Cut the greens into small pieces.
  5. 5
    Add greens and bring to a hard boil.
  6. 6
    Cover and lower heat and cook slowly for 2 hours or until tender.
  7. 7
    Add peeled and diced turnips on top of greens for 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serves 4 to 6.

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