Soul Food Turnip Greens
Experience the irresistible flavor of soul food turnip greens cooked in a savory chicken broth with onions, garlic, smoked turkey, red pepper flakes, and a splash of hot sauce. These greens are addictive and delicious, with no bitterness!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup yellow onions diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 fully-cook smoked turkey leg removed from bone and diced
- sea salt & cracked black pepper add as needed
- 2.5 pounds turnips greens washed & cut
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- liquid smoke 4-8 splashes
Instructions
- Begin by melting butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add onions and red peppers to the pot.
- Cook until they are tender, add garlic, and cook until fragrant and golden.
- Next, stir in the chicken broth, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and diced smoked turkey.
- Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. The broth should be flavorful and delicious.
- Allow the broth to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the turnip greens to the pot and let them cook down slightly.
- Stir well, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- After an hour, remove the lid and taste the broth again to adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
- Stir in baking soda and liquid smoke to further reduce any bitterness.
- Cover the pot again and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until the greens are tender to your liking.
- Serve the soulful dish hot and enjoy its comforting flavors.