Turnip Greens with Turnips

By LRay

Southern Living

OCTOBER 2001

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)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 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.

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.

Add turnips; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until turnips are tender. Serve with Pepper Sauce, if desired.