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turnip greens and then some...

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
LoriAnn Poland
Martinsville, VA

High in all kinds of good things... yet Mom still had to convince us kids to try them ... Moms rule was, " you have to try one bite before you can say you do not like something." In most cases we'd eat!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 to 6 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 4 Hr

Ingredients For turnip greens and then some...

  • 5 lb
    fresh picked turnip greens
  • 5 lb
    mustard greens
  • 6 oz
    country meat or ham hock
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make turnip greens and then some...

  • 1
    De-stem and wash turnip greens and mustard greens.
  • 2
    Wash in sink full of cold water 3 times to remove sand and grit.
  • 3
    Put in large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil.
  • 4
    Salt and pepper to taste, sugar and add country meat or ham hock.
  • 5
    Cook 3 to 4 hours on low boil or until tender.
  • 6
    Check water and stir with wooden spoon every 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 7
    Drain and cut into small pieces. Serves 4 to 6.

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