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Turnip Greens for Two

Turnip Greens are at the top of the food chain for Southern Cuisine. Grab your cornbread and sweet tea and enjoy!
Course Sides
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 2
Author www.sanpasqualskitchen.com

Ingredients

  • I bunch turnip greens
  • 1 piece of fatback 2” square
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Tabasco added at the table

Instructions

  • Soak and rinse the turnip greens. Tear the leaves from the stem and chop into 2” pieces.
  • Place in a pot and cover with water. Add the fatback and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove the fatback and add vinegar and sugar. Taste the greens and adjust salt and seasonings. If it is too bitter add more sugar. If it tastes flat add more vinegar. Season with Tabasco at the table.