Turnip Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs turnip greens, fresh
    1 quart water
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon white vinegar
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 tablespoon bacon drippings
    4 slices bacon
    1/4 cup onion, chopped
Preparation
    Wash greens thoroughly, removing any grit and large stems.
    Place greens in dutch oven with water and salt.
    Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
    Add vinegar, sugar, and bacon drippings.
    Reduce heat to simmer and cook at least 1 hour covered.
    Fry bacon and crumble.
    Saute chopped onion until tender.
    Add bacon and onion and cook an additional 10 minutes.
    Serve with vinegar flavored with whole red pepper.

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