Suppertime Turnip Greens
Transform your dinner table with the soulful, Southern charm of Suppertime Turnip Greens. This comforting recipe combines tender, earthy turnip greens with the smoky depth of a ham hock, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth flavored with onions, garlic, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick. Brown sugar and red pepper flakes balance sweet and spicy notes, creating a dish that’s deliciously complex yet simple to prepare. Perfect as a hearty side dish, these turnip greens pair beautifully with cornbread, rice, or your favorite mains. Ready in just over an hour, this nutritious and flavor-packed recipe will quickly become a surefire family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turnip greens
- 1 whole smoked ham hock
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the turnip greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat them dry and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the smoked ham hock to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the chopped turnip greens to the pot, stirring to combine. The greens will wilt down as they cook.
Cover the pot and simmer the greens on low heat for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and infused with the flavors of the broth.
Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred any meat from the bone. Return the meat to the pot, discarding the bone.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to suit your preferences.
Serve hot as a flavorful side dish alongside cornbread, rice, or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3684 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1289 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2108 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
