Turnip Greens
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
6
Savory and tender turnip greens cooked with bacon and spices make for a classic Southern side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh turnip greens
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse the turnip greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit or dirt, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 2: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic to the bacon drippings and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Step 4: Add the chopped turnip greens to the pot, stirring to coat them in the bacon drippings and onion mixture.
- Step 5: Pour in the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
- Step 7: Adjust seasoning to taste and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top before serving.
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