Turnip Greens

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 bunches of turnip greens
  • 8 ounces of cubed ham (substitute bacon grease, canned ham, ham hock)
  • Spices: Salt, red pepper flakes, sugar
  • Instructions
  • Wash greens thoroughly. Place in a sink full of water, swish around to remove dirt. Drain, cover greens in sink with salt, fill with water, repeat 3 times
  • Remove leaves from stems and tear into bite sized pieces
  • Sautee ham (or substitute) in oil or butter to brown
  • Place greens in large pot, add 1/2 pot of water and spices
  • Simmer/med boil until tender

Recipe courtesy of the Kemper family