Simple turnip greens
Simple turnip greens recipe in the low carb category
Recipe ingredients:
- 4 1/2 pounds turnip greens
- 1 pound salt pork
- 3 quarts water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Recipe method:
- Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens.
- Wash greens thoroughly.
- Drain and tare greens in to 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.
Per serving: 72 cal (3% from fat, 12% from protein, 85% from carb); 2 g protein; 0 g tot fat; 17 g carb; 7 g fiber; 85 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 987 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol