Turnip Greens With Smoked Slab Bacon Recipes

TURNIP GREENS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, covered, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place turnip greens into the skillet, a handful at a time if necessary, until wilted down, 5 to 7 minutes. Add coffee, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Taste the liquid and adjust seasonings if necessary. Reduce heat to low or medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes more.
• Uncover and cook until liquid has reduced and greens are tender, about 10 minutes more.

MA'S TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Wash the greens in cold water.
• Chop Pork Bacon into 1/2" cubes.
• In a large pot add your pork bacon and bacon grease. Cook until bacon starts to turn brown.
• Add water into the pot with the pork bacon. Bring to a boil.
• Add green into the pot. As the greens cook down add the red pepper pods, salt and black pepper.
• Cook to your desire tenderness.

TURNIP GREENS WITH SMOKED SLAB BACON

Steps:

• Wash the turnip greens in cold water and drain well. Repeat the process twice, making sure all sandy grit is removed from the leaves. Cut off and discard the tough stems and any discolored greens.
• Place the bacon in a medium stockpot with the water. Bring to a boil and cook at a rapid simmer. Gradually add the greens, stirring to wilt before adding another batch, until all the greens are in the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the greens are tender.
• Top each serving of greens with a few dashes of pepper sauce or serve the sauce on the side.