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Country Turnip Greens Recipe

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This easy recipe results in a delicious dish of cooked greens sure to please any palate. The key is the rich flavor of pork and onion simmered with the fresh greens.

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Country Turnip Greens Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

10 45 55

Ingredients

3/4 pound lean salt pork or bacon, diced
4-1/2 pounds fresh turnip greens, trimmed
1-1/2 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook salt pork until lightly browned. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings.
Stir the remaining ingredients into the reserved drippings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Editor's Note: Fresh spinach can be substituted for the turnip greens. Reduce the cooking time to 10 minutes or until spinach is tender.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 317 calories, 28 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 622 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Country Turnip Greens in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p35

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia

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Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by FriedaG

My husband loves turnip greens and waxed nostalgic about those his grandmother fixed. I never cared for turnip greens and never attempted to prepare them until I found this recipe. Guess what? Now I'm a turnip-greens fan and hubby eats this dish with great pleasure.