Southern Turnips

Name: Southern Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed; 3 medium new potatoes (unpeeled), cubed; 1 bay leaf; 4 c. water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. red pepper; 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley

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Southern Turnips – a delicious recipe with potatoes, bay leaf, water, onion, bacon drippings, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed
3 medium new potatoes (unpeeled), cubed
1 bay leaf
4 c. water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in Dutch oven.
2
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender.
3
Drain well; remove bay leaf. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender.
4
Add turnips, potatoes, salt, pepper and red pepper; toss gently.
5
Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.
6
6 to 8 servings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. turnips, peeled and cubed, 3 medium new potatoes (unpeeled), cubed, 1 bay leaf, 4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Southern Turnips falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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