LOVE fresh turnip greens!

[73saint]

Ran across some fresh turnip greens at the local grocery, so it didn’t take much coaxing to make some fresh greens. They are a family favorite; I even love the frozen ones, but there is no comparison to the fresh ones.

Greens will be the focus for this meal, but we love pork with our greens, so I grabbed some center cut thin chops and to the house I went!


Got the greens all washed and ready for a rough chop.


Started cooking a bunch of home made bacon bits,

And a pack of Tasso to add to the party.

Chopped the roots up into cubes.


Once the bits were cooked down I drained most of the grease, added water and brought it to a boil. I also added a generous amount of Tony’s, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brought that all to the boil then added everything else.

Let that all simmer for 3-4 hours and about 2 hours in I started prepping the chops. Seasoned them w olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley. Then I took a hot skillet, added olive oil and minced garlic (entire head). Then I simply pan fried the chops until golden brown.





Added some pepper sauce to the greens and it was a meal fit for a king! Simple and delicious!

 

[zippy12]

Yum!

 

[gmc2003]

Looks like a nice healthy meal right there.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[kruizer]

That looks awesome!!!

 

[chilerelleno]

That's some fine Southern Home Style cooking right there.
Like!

 

[foamheart]

Its something about the south and greens, everyone has their favorite but will gladly take whatever is available. My favorite? Mustard, I like that little bitter taste, but turnips are only a hair milder. I use my Mom's secret with all green veggies, especially with greens. She'd add a pinch of sugar, me I use just a tad of honey before turning the fire on.

I keep tasso, cured smoked hocks, smoked trotters and smoked neck bones in the freezer just for beans or greens. Its a southern favorite. Like sweet tea.

Excellent looking meal.

 

[73saint]

Looks like a nice healthy meal right there.

Point for sure.

Chris

Thanks Chris!

That looks awesome!!!

Thanks Kruizer it was great, having it again for lunch today.

That's some fine Southern Home Style cooking right there.
Like!

Thanks Chile, but pales in comparison to some of the grub I see you dish!

Its something about the south and greens, everyone has their favorite but will gladly take whatever is available. My favorite? Mustard, I like that little bitter taste, but turnips are only a hair milder. I use my Mom's secret with all green veggies, especially with greens. She'd add a pinch of sugar, me I use just a tad of honey before turning the fire on.

I keep tasso, cured smoked hocks, smoked trotters and smoked neck bones in the freezer just for beans or greens. Its a southern favorite. Like sweet tea.

Excellent looking meal.

Thanks Foamheart! You reminded me, I forgot one ingredient in my greens. I usually do add a pinch or two of sugar. I guess I've been on such a low/no sugar kick it didn't even cross my mind.

 

[foamheart]

Thanks Foamheart! You reminded me, I forgot one ingredient in my greens. I usually do add a pinch or two of sugar. I guess I've been on such a low/no sugar kick it didn't even cross my mind.

Ya know, you can't even taste it, but I always know when its missed. LOL... just a southern thing.

Really, thats a great looking meal.