Vegetables - Country Turnip Greens

By chlovett10

Ingredients

• 3/4 lbs. Lean salt pork or bacon, diced
• 4 1/2 lbs. Fresh turnip greens, trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, fry salt pork just until cooked. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender. Yield: 8-10 servings. (Can substitute spinach for turnip greens if desired.)