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How to Cook Southern Turnip Greens

How to Cook Southern Turnip Greens

Shelly
Southern Turnip Greens.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Veggies
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds turnip greens - cleaned and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound uncooked bacon - chopped
  • 1 large onion - diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic - minced
  • 1 large jalapeno - cut in half and seeded
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Cook chopped bacon in a pot or large dutch oven until more than half way done. Then add the chopped onion, and continue cooking until the onion is done.
  • Add minced garlic and jalapeno halves to the pot and cook two minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, water, seasoning salt, black pepper, and white vinegar.
  • Cover and simmer pot on MEDIUM heat for 30-45 minutes or until greens are tender. Stirring frequently.
  • Taste for salt.
  • Remove jalapeno halves before serving.