MAMAW ENGLISH'S FRIED CABBAGE AND TURNIPS

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As a child, I would only eat raw turnips. I would eat these though!! My Mamaw was one of the best cooks I ever knew. I love this on lumpy mashed potatoes!!!!

Provided by Tari Harlan

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slice bacon
1 cabbage head, shredded
2-3 turnips, halved and sliced
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 c water
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, brown bacon, crumble and drain on a paper towel. Reserve for later.
  • 2. To skillet and bacon drippings, add turnips and onion slices tossing and cooking until onions are translucent, and turnips start to soften, (sometimes I let them brown a little).
  • 3. Add shredded cabbage to skillet, stiring gently to coat with drippings.
  • 4. When cabbage begins to wilt, add water, sugar, salt and pepper, stir to blend, cover and cook until cabbage is softened, stir in reserved bacon and serve.

Aung Latt Myint
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The cabbage and turnips were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice touch of flavor. I served this with grilled burgers and it was a hit with my family.


Habtamu Ashebir
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cabbage and turnips. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The cabbage and turnips were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Myfakeaccount Egghead
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper.


Beau Olney
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The cabbage and turnips are packed with nutrients and the bacon adds a nice touch of flavor. I like to serve this with baked chicken or fish.


Moeen Qureshi
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the turnips added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Saqlain ali King
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The cabbage and turnips were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice touch of flavor. I served this with grilled burgers and it was a hit with my family.


Kathryn Joyce
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cabbage and turnips. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The cabbage and turnips were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Aqib Mughal
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I made this recipe for a holiday dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for seconds. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Malik Adrees
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The cabbage and turnips are packed with nutrients and the bacon adds a nice touch of flavor. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or fish.


Prince Hameed
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of cabbage and turnips and it always turns out great. I also like to add different spices to give it a different flavor profile. This is a great recipe to have in your ba


Sk Sojol
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The cabbage and turnips were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. I served this with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Mdanikalam
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I'm not usually a fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and the turnips added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Haider Satti
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper.


Nikola Boskovic
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fried cabbage and turnips turned out delicious! The cabbage was tender and the turnips were slightly sweet. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor. This is a great side dish for any meal.


carl greer
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This is the best fried cabbage and turnips recipe I've ever tried! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.