How to cook turnip greens with smoked turkey, and turnips!
Hey y’all! It’s time to make some greens, and no, I’m not talking about collard greens! I’m going to show you how to make my soul food turnip greens! I’ve been getting so many emails from my sweethearts asking how to make turnip greens, so it’s time to tackle this recipe. Let’s get to it!
Cooking turnip greens, is actually easy. It’s time-consuming if anything. There are several steps. You first have to clean the greens, and clean them good because no one wants gritty greens!! Trust me, they don’t! So wash those greens, or be the person that no one wants to cook at the next family function!
Turnip Greens with Tender Smoked Turkey: The Perfect Soul Food Combo!
While your greens are soaking, be sure to cook your smoked turkey wings (if you want to use ham hocks, smoked neck bones, or even salt pork feel free to do so!)
Once the smoked meat has been cooking for about 45-50 minutes, you’ll start adding all your other ingredients such as the onions, garlic, peppers, spices, and etc! (Check out my specially crafted RosaMae greens seasoning!)
Pair these soul food turnip greens with my soul food style macaroni and cheese, and southern smothered chicken!
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Watch me make my soul food turnip Greens!
Soul Food Turnip Greens
Ingredients
- 10-12 bunches Turnip Greens
- 1 large smoked turkey wing
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium yellow oniom
- 1 medium bell pepper any color
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 medium turnips peeled & diced
Instructions
- Add the smoked turkey wing into a large pot, then pour in 8 cups of water.
- Place the pot over high heat, and bring to a boil. Let cook for 45-50 minutes.
- While the smoked turkey is cooking, clean your greens. ( Be sure to check out my cooking tutorial to that you can see how I clean my turnip greens).
- Once the greens are cleaned, remove the leaves from the stems, and start adding the turnip leaves in the pot.
- Once all the greens are in the pot, start adding in the onions and bell peppers.
- Next add in the garlic, red pepper flakes, seasoning salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Give everything a nice stir, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Let the soul food turnip greens cook for 1 hour & 30 minutes over medium heat.
- Now toss in the turnips, and fold in with the other ingredients. Let cook for another 30 – 45 minutes.
- Serve, and enjoy with some cornbread.
Oh my! I am so very, very happy to hear this news! I keep thinking…she has GOT to have a cookbook! I can’t wait!
Yes!!! I’m excited. Stay tuned!
Looks fabulous!
Thank you Ann!! XOXO
Overjoyed!! Can’t wait for the cook book!!
Yay!!! I’m excited as well!
I made this for myself my husband doesn’t like greens so leaves more for me I love it thank you Rosie, you didn’t even taste the brown sugar delicious ❤️
Thanks so much for trying my recipe Nancy!!
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I tried your collard green recipe and it was GLORIOUS!! LOL! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the cook book.
LOL!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe Stephanie! This turnip greens recipe is a winner as well!
Your recipes are my go to recipes. Congratulations and I definitely will be purchasing one.
Natasha
Thanks for using my recipes Natasha! XOXO
Hi Rosie! I planted some turnip seeds early Spring and now that they’ve grown I had no idea how to cook them LOL! I’ve tried your smothered turkey legs/wings, southern baked yams, and slow cooker mac n cheese successfully. Thankfully you recently uploaded this recipe and I can put these turnip greens to work! They smell so good and taste absolutely amazing! I am at the last step to add the chopped up turnip roots! I cannot wait! Thank you for posting this recipe! God bless!
Came back to say this recipe was absolutely delicious and healthy!
Came back to say this recipe was absolutely delicious and healthy! I have made this at least 3 different times
YAY!! Glad that you liked it!
Made these turnips today I tried to find the rutabaga but couldn’t find them. Have not tasted them yet but the smell alone can’t wait to serve them up with some cornbread. I will be trying some of the other recipes as well.
The best! It reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking. I thought she made the best greens, but then I found this recipe. Its great!
I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit. More often than not, I make it as a one course meal.
When I have guests, the only change I make is reducing the red pepper flakes to 1/4 tsp. If they want a bit more spice, they can add it themselves. Otherwise, I recommend you try it. You won’t be disappointed if you like greens, I promise.
Sounds yummy!
This is one THE BEST TURNIP GREEN RECIPE EVER!!!! It is my GO-TO when Im cooking for CHURCH FUNCTION. Great Recipe.
Hi there! Would this work in a crock pot?
Hi Molly! Absolutely!
KEEP UP THE UNCOMMON TRADITIONS OF OUR BLACK HERITAGE THROUGH OUR SOUL FOOD COOKIN! Girl!!!
I love your recipes blessings to you
The best turnips I’ve had since my mom and grandmother passed away. So tasty and delicious
Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for trying! XOXO
The soul food turnips are the best I’ve ever had! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!