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Soul Food Turnip Greens

3/27/19

How to cook turnip greens with smoked turkey, and turnips!

Delicious turnip greens with smoked turkey and cabbage.

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!

Tender and juicy turnip greens with smoked turkey.

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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Soul food style turnip greens with smoked turkey

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Soul Food Turnip Greens

Turnip greens with smoked turkey is a classic southern soul food side dish. Customize this recipe with your favorite meat (like ham hocks, smoked neck bones, or salted pork) for a delicious family dinner side.
Course Side
Cuisine Soul Food
Keyword turnip greens
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

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.

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Comments

  1. Pam Elkin says

    March 27, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 11:19 am

      Yes!!! I’m excited. Stay tuned!

      Reply
  2. Ann W. Hedgepeth says

    March 27, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    Looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 11:18 am

      Thank you Ann!! XOXO

      Reply
  3. Suzy says

    March 27, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Overjoyed!! Can’t wait for the cook book!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 11:18 am

      Yay!!! I’m excited as well!

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    March 28, 2019 at 5:26 am

    5 stars
    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 ❤️

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Thanks so much for trying my recipe Nancy!!

      Reply
  5. STEPHANIE MATHIS says

    March 28, 2019 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 11:18 am

      LOL!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe Stephanie! This turnip greens recipe is a winner as well!

      Reply
  6. Natasha says

    March 28, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Your recipes are my go to recipes. Congratulations and I definitely will be purchasing one.
    Natasha

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks for using my recipes Natasha! XOXO

      Reply
  7. Jasmine says

    June 17, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      July 18, 2019 at 6:33 am

      5 stars
      Came back to say this recipe was absolutely delicious and healthy!

      Reply
  8. Jasmine says

    July 18, 2019 at 6:35 am

    Came back to say this recipe was absolutely delicious and healthy! I have made this at least 3 different times

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:24 am

      YAY!! Glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  9. Mark says

    January 19, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  10. Regina C says

    November 15, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  11. Mildred says

    January 9, 2022 at 11:44 am

    This is one THE BEST TURNIP GREEN RECIPE EVER!!!! It is my GO-TO when Im cooking for CHURCH FUNCTION. Great Recipe.

    Reply
  12. Molly says

    December 22, 2022 at 5:30 am

    Hi there! Would this work in a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 22, 2022 at 5:46 am

      Hi Molly! Absolutely!

      Reply

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