Turnip Greens with Turnips |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Bacon may be substituted for salt pork. Ingredients:
2 (1-pound) packages prewashed fresh turnip greens |
2 turnips |
1/4 pound salt pork (streak of lean) or smoked pork shoulder |
1 quart water |
1 tablespoon bacon drippings |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
pepper sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens. Peel and coarsely chop turnips; set aside. Wash greens thoroughly; drain and tear into 2-inch pieces.
2. Bring salt pork and 1 quart water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour or until liquid is reduced by half and meat is tender. Add greens, bacon drippings, and sugar; cook, without stirring, 30 minutes or until greens are tender.
3. Add turnips; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until turnips are tender. Serve with Pepper Sauce, if desired.
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