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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Add the chopped turnip greens to the pot, stirring to combine. The greens will wilt down as they cook.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred any meat from the bone. Return the meat to the pot, discarding the bone.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to suit your preferences.

Step 10

Serve hot as a flavorful side dish alongside cornbread, rice, or your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1101.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	536.5

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3683.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 12.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1288.6mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2108.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 44.2%