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Turnip Greens

By Sema Wilkes

4.3

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Photo of Turnip Greens on a serving platter with a large spoons on the side.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

How do you spot a Yankee at Mrs. Wilkes'? He motions toward the turnip greens and says, "Please pass the spinach."

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh turnip greens with roots
1 medium piece salt pork
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, butter, or margarine
Pinch of sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Strip the stems from the greens (unless they’re very tender) and wash thoroughly. Place in a saucepan and add the pork, water, and salt. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes over medium heat, or until tender. Remove the pork and pour the greens into a colander to drain. Place in a pan and chop scissor-like with two knives. If necessary, add more salt to taste. Keep hot and add the bacon drippings and a pinch of sugar.

Mrs. Wilkes' Boardinghouse Cookbook Ten Speed Press
TagsSouthernAmericanLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeKetoEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerCookbooks

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