Southern turnips sl

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTurnips; peeled and cubed
2mediumsNew potatoes; unpeeled and cubed
1eachBay leaf
4cupsWater
1mediumOnion; chopped
2tablespoonsBacon drippings
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
teaspoonRed pepper
2tablespoonsMinced fresh parsley

Directions

Combine turnips, potatoes, bay leaf, and water in a Dutch oven.

Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; remove bay leaf.

Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender. Add turnips, potatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper; toss gently. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.

From Evelyn Snellings of Virginia in "Southern Living" September, 1987 Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-01-95