southern turnip greens
I’ve eaten turnip greens all my life and this recipe makes absolutely the best tasting turnip greens that I’ve ever put in my mouth. Good turnip greens with tasty Pot Liquor helps round out the menu on any Southern table. My family really likes these greens. I adapted the recipe from one the Loveless Cafe in Nashville uses.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
4 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4 to 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnip greens
- 3 to 4 slices smoked bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces country ham, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
How To Make southern turnip greens
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Step 1Wash the greens, trim any bad spots, roughly chop, and set aside.
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Step 2Give the bacon a rough chop and put into a large stockpot over low heat for 5 minutes before adding chopped onion. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
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Step 3Add diced ham, crushed red pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, and water and bring to a boil.
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Step 4Add cleaned and chopped greens. (Note: add water if needed so the liquid meets the surface of the cooked greens in the pot.) Simmer for approximately four hours, stirring occasionally and adding extra water if needed. Once greens are fully cooked and tender, taste for seasoning and add salt if desired.
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Category:
Vegetables
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Diet:
Dairy Free
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Southern turnip greens
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