Turnip Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. turnip greens
1 lb. turnips, peeled (optional)
1 qt. water
1/4 lb. seasoning meat (fatback, lean salt pork, ham hock or smoked turkey pieces)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash greens thoroughly several times.
Throw away any yellow leaves or heavy stems.
Cook meat covered with water (about 20 minutes).
Cut the greens into small pieces.
Add greens and bring to a hard boil.
Cover and lower heat and cook slowly for 2 hours or until tender.
Add peeled and diced turnips on top of greens for 20 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.