Turnip greens - sl 1/90

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFresh turnip greens
5slicesBacon
4cups;water
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonTo 1/2 ts red pepper flakes
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Wash greens thoroughly; drain. Tear into bite-sized pieces.

Combine greens, bacon, and water in a Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add vinegar, salt, pepper flakes, and pepper. Cover and cook 1 hour. Remove bacon slices before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Note: One 16-ounce package of frozen turnip greens can be substituted for fresh turnip greens. Cook according to package directions, adding seasonings.

Aimee Goodman of Tennessee, in January, 1990"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 12-29-95