Turnip Greens

1. 1

   Wash greens well to remove dirt; rinse at least 3 times in an abundance of water.

2. 2

   Put small leaves in pot and strip larger leaves from stems.

3. 3

   Before adding to pot container, put in 1 quart of cold water; cut salt pork into strips about one-inch thick and drop into pot.

4. 4

   Add Crisco or lard.

5. 5

   Cover pot and bring to a boil. Periodically stir greens in pot so as to allow those on top to go to the bottom.

6. 6

   Then push down so leaves are covered with water.

7. 7

   Lower heat and boil slowly for 2 hours (the longer the better), adding water to keep greens covered.

8. 8

   Actual cooking time depends on tenderness of greens.

9. 9

   Juice from greens is good served over cornbread and with pepper sauce on them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.