Country-Style Stewed Turnip Tops

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How to cook - Country-style stewed turnip greens

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6

Turnip greens, or turnip tops, like turnips themselves, are a valuable yet often undervalued food. They're rich in vitamins and minerals, and a good source of essential fiber. The greens have a pleasant, spicy flavor that's even better when stewed, paired with the tartness of apple cider vinegar and the smoky notes of ham. Before adding the greens to the pot, rinse them thoroughly to remove any sand and trim off any tough stems. Simmer in chicken broth with fried ham slices and serve as a side dish with meat.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

220 g country ham, diced*
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
450 g turnip tops
4 cups lightly salted chicken broth (1 package, 960 ml)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Place the ham in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook until the ham is crispy and all the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.

If you can't find country ham, use a quality smoked ham with plenty of fat.
Meanwhile, cut the greens into large pieces to make it easier to place them all into the pan.

Note

Weigh the greens only after cutting the stems. This yields approximately 25 cups (450 grams) of greens.

Add the greens to the pan and season generously with pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring to a boil and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the greens are tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated, about 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

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recipe / Healthy eating / Dishes rich in fiber / Simple and quick recipes / Quick side dishes / Summer dishes / Main courses / Side dishes / Vegetables and mushrooms / Trisha Yearwood