Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours

Updated on Jun. 13, 2023

These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner I take them to. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make this recipe your own. —Amy Inman, Hiddenite, North Carolina

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  • Sugar is added to many recipes for turnip greens to offset their somewhat bitter flavor.
  • Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens

    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 5 hours
    Yield 14 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2-3/4 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 1 bunch fresh turnip greens (about 12 ounces), chopped
    • 8 ounces cubed fully cooked country ham or 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds)
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
    • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
    • 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth

    Directions

    1. In a greased 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender, stirring once. If using ham hocks, remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon.

    Nutrition Facts

    .75 cup: 58 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.