Turnip Greens

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs turnip greens, fresh
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash greens thoroughly, removing any grit and large stems.
  2. 2
    Place greens in dutch oven with water and salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
  4. 4
    Add vinegar, sugar, and bacon drippings.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to simmer and cook at least 1 hour covered.
  6. 6
    Fry bacon and crumble.
  7. 7
    Saute chopped onion until tender.
  8. 8
    Add bacon and onion and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve with vinegar flavored with whole red pepper.

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