Fresh Turnips(Tops And Roots)

Instructions

1. Clean and wash turnip tops thoroughly (3 or 4 washes).
2. After the last wash, take small bunches of leaves at a time and chop into small chunks.
3. Place leaves in a large pot with about 1/2 quart water and your choice of seasoning, such as crumbled fried bacon or chopped ham.
4. Add salt to taste and cook for at least 1 hour.
5. Wash, peel, and cut turnip roots into pieces if your turnips have roots.
6. Add the turnip roots to the cooking greens and cook until both tops and roots are tender, adding water as needed.
7. Start cooking on high heat and lower to medium high once the mixture comes to a boil.
8. If your turnips do not have roots, cook the greens until tender.
9. Follow the same process for rutabaga tops and roots if used.