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Ingredients
- 5 gallons fresh turnips, leaves and or 5 gallons turnips, roots
- you can also use collard greens or mustard greens
- 12 cups water
- 2 slices bacon (I like smoked) or 2 slices ham
- 2 teaspoons salt
Method
- 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.
