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Smothered turnips and greens
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Ingredients:
- 11⁄2 pounds small turnips with their greens;
- 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or additional olive oil;
- 2 tablespoons water;
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste;
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste.
How to make
Smothered turnips and greens
Smothered turnips and greens
- Cut off the greens from the turnips and discard any discolored leaves. Coarsely chop the greens. Wash them to remove any grit and drain in a colander. It’s fine if water clings to the leaves because it will help them cook later. Trim the turnips and cut them into scant 1⁄2-inch cubes.
- Heat the oil and drippings in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over mediumhigh heat. Add the greens to the skillet one large handful at a time, tossing with tongs to help them wilt a little before adding more. Be careful, the water on the leaves might pop a little when it hits the hot oil. When all of the greens are in the skillet, stir in the turnips and the 2 tablespoons of water. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until the turnips are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover, increase the heat, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid cooks away and the cubes of turnips are lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and serve hot.
- What else works? You can use this method to cook baby beets with their greens.
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Smothered turnips and greens
Smothered turnips and greens
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