Turnip Greens - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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