Fresh Collard Or Turnip Greens

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   When selecting turnip greens, salad turnips are best.

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   If you prefer turnips with roots, however choose those with purple topped roots.

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   Turnips and Collards must be carefully washed.

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   Fresh greens are best when cooked with fresh pork, backbone, ham hocks, chops or turkey.

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   Meat gives the greens a down home flavor.

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   Bring the meat to a boil in 2 to 3 cups of water.

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   Add tsp. of salt, lemon pepper, dash wine vinegar and red pepper.

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   Let meat simmer for 30 minutes.

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   Add vegetable to meat and broth and bring to a broil.

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    Add another tsp. lemon pepper and salt and 1/2 cup onion (green onion chopped is best or Vidalia onion), and a pinch of sugar.

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    Cover and simmer 45 minutes to an hour.

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    Serve over rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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