Leon Oneals Turnip Greens Recipe Epicuriouscom Food

TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Strip the stems from the greens (unless they're very tender) and wash thoroughly. Place in a saucepan and add the pork, water, and salt. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes over medium heat, or until tender. Remove the pork and pour the greens into a colander to drain. Place in a pan and chop scissor-like with two knives. If necessary, add more salt to taste. Keep hot and add the bacon drippings and a pinch of sugar.

COUNTRY TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Put the ham in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook until the ham is crispy and the fat is rendered, about 8 minutes. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to lift up any brown bits.
• Meanwhile, rip the greens into large pieces to make it easier to fit all of them into the stockpot.
• Add the greens to the pot and season generously with black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring the greens to a simmer and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the greens are tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is nearly gone, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

TURNIP GREENS WITH SMOKED SLAB BACON

Steps:

• Wash the turnip greens in cold water and drain well. Repeat the process twice, making sure all sandy grit is removed from the leaves. Cut off and discard the tough stems and any discolored greens.
• Place the bacon in a medium stockpot with the water. Bring to a boil and cook at a rapid simmer. Gradually add the greens, stirring to wilt before adding another batch, until all the greens are in the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the greens are tender.
• Top each serving of greens with a few dashes of pepper sauce or serve the sauce on the side.

LEON O'NEAL'S TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Wash the greens in several changes of water in the sink until no more grit is seen. Chop the greens coarsely. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the greens, the turnip, and the sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In a large skillet, sauté the bacon until it gives up its grease. Add the onion and cook 7 minutes until the onion is soft. Toss the greens with the bacon and onion. Add the lemon pepper and salt. Serve with Louisiana hot-pepper sauce.
• Variation:
• Green beans. Substitute 1 pound fresh green beans, cleaned and snapped. Omit the sugar.

TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Wash greens thoroughly, removing any grit and large stems.
• Place greens in dutch oven with water and salt.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.
• Add vinegar, sugar, and bacon drippings.
• Reduce heat to simmer and cook at least 1 hour covered.
• Fry bacon and crumble.
• Saute chopped onion until tender.
• Add bacon and onion and cook an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve with vinegar flavored with whole red pepper.