Prep:

• If you are using fresh turnip roots and greens from the garden, start by cutting the greens from the roots. Remove any large stems from the greens. Wash the greens thoroughly. This may take several rinses in cool water to remove all the sand. Once greens are cleaned chop into smaller pieces. Next, wash, peel, then cut the turnip roots into cubes. You can find freshly pre-washed, cut greens in the supermarket, conveniently packaged for immediate use at home. However, it's important to note that turnip greens usually do not include turnip roots, but you can find them nearby and purchase them separately.

If using fresh chopped onion and garlic:

• Add bacon drippings to the Dutch oven and heat. Add chopped onions and saute' 6 minutes or so. Stir in garlic and ham hocks or smoked turkey wings and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar. Stir. Add turnip roots and greens and stir.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat: then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer undisturbed until the greens and turnip roots are tender, about 45 minutes. As the greens cook, the liquid will become more concentrated with flavor. In the South, this is what is called "pot likker."
• After the greens have finished cooking, remove the smoked ham hocks or smoked turkey wings and separate the meat from the bone. Put the pulled meat back into the pot with the greens. Stir & taste. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Serve as a side or as a meal with cornbread.

If using powdered onion and garlic powder:

• In a Dutch oven, add 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, vinegar, and black pepper. Add your greens and turnip roots, then add smoked ham hocks or smoked chicken wings and stir.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat: then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer undisturbed until the greens and turnip roots are tender, about 45 minutes. As the greens cook, the liquid will become more concentrated with flavor. In the South, this is what is called "pot likker."
• After the greens have finished cooking, remove the smoked ham hocks or smoked turkey wings and separate the meat from the bone. Put the pulled meat back into the pot with the greens. Stir & taste. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Serve as a side or as a meal with cornbread.
• Do not worry if all the greens don't fit in the pot. Turnips cook down quickly, so keep adding the greens, stirring as you go, until you can place the lid on the pot.

Use this recipe and instructions for cooking mustard greens, and kale also.