turnip greens with corn meal dumplings
I haven't had this since my mother passed away. IT was one of her famous recipes and it brings back so many memories. When I was a child, I couldn't stand the sight of this dish, but as an adult, they are yummy. I just wish mine could turn out like my Mom's
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 35 Min
method
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yield
6 or 8
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of turnip greens
- 1 pound of slab bacon or ham hocks
- - water, boiling
- CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
How To Make turnip greens with corn meal dumplings
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Step 1Wash greens several times to remove grit. Cook greens and bacon in kettle with water to cover until done; remove greens and meat. Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Add egg, milk and butter; stir until batter is well mixed. Drop batter by teaspoonful into simmering broth. Cover tightly. Simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift cover while dumplings are cooking. Salt and pepper to taste
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