Georgia Greens with Raw Vegetable Relish Recipe

Name: Georgia Greens with Raw Vegetable Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. turnip greens; 1/4 lb. salt pork; 3 cups boiling water; 1 hot pepper pod; 2 lg. tomatoes; 1 lg. cucumber, peeled; 1 lg. green bell pepper; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 md. onion, minced; 1 tbsp. salad oil; 1 tbsp. vinegar; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1 dash pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 lb. turnip greens
1/4 lb. salt pork
3 cups boiling water
1 hot pepper pod
2 lg. tomatoes
1 lg. cucumber, peeled
1 lg. green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 md. onion, minced
1 tbsp. salad oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash pepper, to taste

1
Greens: Snip turnip leaves from stems; discard stems.
2
Wash leaves thoroughly.
3
Drain.
4
Brown salt pork on all sides in heavy kettle; add water and boil, covered, for 10 minutes.
5
Add greens and pepper pod.
6
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Drain; reserve pot liquor to serve in cups with main dish at dinner.
8
Cut greens with scissors; slice pork and mix, adding salt, if necessary.
9
Serve with raw vegetable relish.
10
Relish: Dice tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper.
11
Add remaining ingredients.
12
Serve with turnip greens.

1676

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. turnip greens, 1/4 lb. salt pork, 3 cups boiling water, 1 hot pepper pod, and more.

Yes, Georgia Greens with Raw Vegetable Relish falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Georgia Greens with Raw Vegetable Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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