South Ga Turnips

Old recipe that my grandmother used when fresh turnips were ready. Use fresh small turnip leaves and 1 or 2 roots.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

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

Directions

1. Wash/rinse leaves and roots carefully Checking for sand and bugs.
2. Place leaves in collander to drain and set aside.
3. Place water, salt, and meat in large boiler.
4. Bring water to a boil.
5. Add turnip leaves and roots.
6. Cook for 120 minutes or longer until very tender.
7. Serve hot in a bowl with a side of fresh baked cornbread.
8. The green liquid is called pot liquor.