These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner and potluck. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make this recipe your own.
—AMY INMAN HIDDENITE, NC
PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 5 HOURS • MAKES: 14 SERVINGS
2 3/4 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 bunch fresh turnip greens (about 12 ounces), chopped
8 ounces cubed fully cooked country ham or 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
In a greased 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours, stirring once. If using ham hocks, remove the meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon.