Slow Cooker Turnip Greens Recipe
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Slow Cooker Turnip Greens Recipe
Description
This recipe involves cleaning fresh turnip greens thoroughly by soaking and agitating them in lukewarm water to remove dirt, followed by slow cooking them layered with peeled turnips and either a ham hock, which adds smoky, meaty flavor, or olive oil as a vegetarian alternative. Optional sugar can balance bitterness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat. The slow cooker method allows the greens to slowly wilt and absorb the flavors, resulting in tender, richly flavored greens.
The slow cooker is sprayed with non-stick spray for easy cleanup, and the greens are added in two batches, allowing the first to reduce before adding the remainder and cooking further. The cooking time recommended is about five hours total on low, producing a well-developed flavor and soft texture.
This dish typically pairs well with classic southern meals and can be enjoyed as a side dish. The method respects the traditional preparation style and enhances the natural earthiness of turnip greens.
Ingredients
- 2 large bunches turnip greens fresh
- 3 medium turnips peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 (1/2 pound) ham hock or 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Fill clean sink about halfway with lukewarm water. Chop turnip greens and place into the sink to clean. Agitate the water and turnip greens with your hands to dislodge any dirt and grit from the turnip greens. Drain water and repeat once or twice until the greens feel clean and no dirt remains in the bottom of the sink when rinsing.
- Spray insert of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add half of greens to the slow cooker with about 1 cup of water, peeled and quartered turnips, and ham hock or olive oil. If you are using the sugar and red pepper flakes, add those as well.
- Cook on low setting for about 1 hour until greens have reduced. Add remaining greens to the slow cooker and set time on low for 4 more hours.
- Note: The longer turnip greens cook, the better the flavor, in my opinion.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1144mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 42046IU | 841% |
| Vitamin C | 225mg | 250% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 70% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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