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South GA Turnips

Source of Recipe

Marcie Dingerson


Recipe Introduction

Origins Unknown

List of Ingredients

5 gallons fresh turnips, leaves and or turnips, roots
you can also use collard greens or mustard greens
12 cups water
2 gf/cf slices bacon or ham
2 teaspoons salt


Recipe

Wash/rinse leaves and roots carefully checking for sand and bugs.

Place leaves in collander to drain and set aside.

Place water, salt, and meat in large boiler.

Bring water to a boil.

Add turnip leaves and roots.

Cook for 120 minutes or longer until very tender.

Serve hot in a bowl with a side of fresh baked cornbread.

The green liquid is called pot liquor.