Low Carb Recipes
Simple Turnip Greens
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds turnip greens
- 1 pound salt pork
- 3 quarts water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens. Wash greens thoroughly. Drain and tear greens into pieces; set aside.
- Slice salt pork at 1 inch intervals cutting to but not through the skin.
- Combine salt pork, 3 quarts water, pepper and, if desired, sugar in a Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
- Add greens and cook uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
- Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition
Per serving: 72 Cal (3% from Fat, 12% from Protein, 85% from Carb); 2g Protein; 0g Tot Fat; 17g Carb; 7g Fiber; 85mg Calcium; 1mg Iron; 987mg Sodium; 0mg Cholesterol