Southern Turnips and Greens |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great flavor for a vegetable! Easily found in produce section of grocery. The root is purplish and has green leafy tops. You'll find these turnips in many southern cafes which have home cooked meals. Cornbread is the bread choice to go along with this vegetable dish. Ingredients:
2 lbs turnips (3 to 4 with roots) |
4 cups water |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons bacon drippings |
Directions:
1. Cut turnip leaves from turnip root. Wash turnip greens 3 times in cold water and cut off bit stem sections. Peel turnip root and cut into small cubes.
2. Place water in a large pot with lid and bring to a boil. Place turnip greens along with cubed roots into pot. Add salt and bacon drippings.
3. Boil on simmering heat for approximately one hour. Cut turnips greens into small pieces.
4. Serve and enjoy!
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