Southern Turnip Greens
Vegetables
- Serves 6-8.
SERVES
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs. turnip greens
- 1 lb. salt pork, rinsed and diced
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- optional Dash of crushed red pepper
- optional Apple cider vinegar
Directions
Cut off and discard tough stems and discolored leaves from greens. Wash greens thoroughly; drain well. Cook salt pork in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and brown. Add turnip greens, water, onion, pepper, sugar, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with vinegar.
