Southern Turnip Greens

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5 from 7 votes

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 182kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh turnip greens (cleaned with stems removed)
3 quarts water
1/2 to 3/4 pound smoked meat (ham hock, bacon, smoked turkey, etc.)
3 chicken bouillon cubes (or 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon base)
2 cloves garlic (sliced)
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1/2 yellow onion (diced)

Instructions

Combine water, smoked meat, bullion cubes, salt, garlic, and onion in a large pot and bring to a boil.*
Gradually add turnip greens, allowing them to cook down a minute or two to allow the rest to fit into the pot.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every now and then, or until the greens are tender to your liking. If you’d like, remove the ham hock and shred the meat. Return the meat to the greens and serve.

Notes

*If you have some extra time, give the broth/potlikker a head start by simmering the meat, garlic, and onion in the water, covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then add the salt and greens.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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