Name: Turnip Tops and Bacon Fat (Standard)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices Bacon-thick cut; 1 pound Turnip Tops-washed and chopped; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 cup Onion-diced; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper-ground; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Recipe tier

A simple, rustic dish showcasing the often-overlooked turnip greens cooked down with flavorful bacon fat.

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 7

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Bacon
6 slices 85 g Bacon-thick cut
Turnip Tops
1 pound 450 g Turnip Tops-washed and chopped
Aromatics
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
cup 60 mL Onion-diced
Seasoning
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper-ground
tsp 1.25 mL Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving bacon fat in the skillet.
Add Onion to the skillet with bacon fat and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Add Turnip Tops to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and tender, about 10-15 minutes. If the pan gets too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
Crumble the cooked Bacon and add it back to the skillet.
Season with Salt, Black Pepper, and Red Pepper Flakes. Stir to combine and serve immediately.