Turnip Greens

leafy green pork vegetable side high fiber turnip winter sugar conscious dairy free wheat/gluten-free peanut free tree nut free soy free

Sema Wilkes

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Source

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh turnip greens with roots

1 medium piece salt pork

1 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons bacon drippings, butter, or margarine

Pinch of sugar (optional)

Method

Strip the stems from the greens (unless they’re very tender) and wash thoroughly. Place in a saucepan and add the pork, water, and salt. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes over medium heat, or until tender. Remove the pork and pour the greens into a colander to drain. Place in a pan and chop scissor-like with two knives. If necessary, add more salt to taste. Keep hot and add the bacon drippings and a pinch of sugar.