SOUTHERN TURNIPS AND GREENS

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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.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs turnips (3 to 4 with roots)
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bacon drippings

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Boil on simmering heat for approximately one hour. Cut turnips greens into small pieces.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 997.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.7

Renee Wilkinson
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The turnip greens were so tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks were fall-off-the-bone.


Ariful Babu
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but I really enjoyed this dish. The greens were tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks added a nice smoky flavor.


Karol Kemi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the turnip greens are always tender and flavorful.


Rahimoon Dost.ali,
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the turnip greens always turn out perfect.


Lily Nickel
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of Southern cuisine. The turnip greens are tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a delicious smoky flavor.


anwar Hossen
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I've never had turnip greens before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the greens were delicious!


naik lee
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I'm not a big fan of turnip greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The greens were tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks added a delicious smoky flavor.


Caiden Beardsley
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This was a great recipe! The turnip greens were tender and the ham hocks were fall-off-the-bone.


Alicia Rappaport
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turnip greens are always tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a delicious smoky flavor.


Alphonce Loyi
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This was my first time making turnip greens, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and turned out great! The greens were tender and the ham hocks were fall-off-the-bone.


Deion Jones
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Loved this recipe! The turnip greens were so tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks added a great richness to the dish.


Maylo Murillo
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This dish was a hit! The turnip greens were tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks added a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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