SarahB78 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Just received three large turnips in my CSA box this week. I have never cooked a turnip. Any ideas? Do I keep the greens or toss? Come to think or it I am not sure I have ever eaten a turnip so here's to trying something new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStick Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Turnip greens are a Southern thing. They typically cook them down with bacon grease until they're dead but there are all kinds of ways to prep them. They tend to be a bit bitter raw but I'm sure you can find something to fit what you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2015 I've never done it with turnip greens, but I like collard greens prepared like the Crisp & Sweet recipe here. I haven't ever actually tried the Creamy & Spicy recipe that's below it, I'm sure it's good, I just got a little stuck on the Crisp & Sweet one. I'm sure turnip greens could be done the same way. For the turnips themselves, I've really only tried them roasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeGA"gardener" Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Yes roasted is nice with carrots Then if you prefer you may run them through a food processor with clarified butter and serve warm I used to boil turnip and carrots then blend but roasting is a much better flavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Turnip & Apple mash work well together with Pork.Also I've used turnip mashed along with sweet potato, carrot & parsnip for an alternative topping for cottage pie.As an aside, the Irish who brought you guys the tradition of Hallowe'en used to use Turnips for their Jack 'o' Lanterns back in the day. The pumpkin was later in America used because it was easier to carve. We continued to use Turnips here until s recently as 5yrs ago when they started harvesting Pumpkins locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2015 This link leads to 8 of my recipes that incorporate turnips: http://www.wholelifeeating.com/?s=turnips I wilt and eat turnip greens all the time. The trick with a strong greens like that of a turnip is to splash them with apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar or balsamic vinegar when preparing them. Spices too, but try some vinegar for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahB78 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks everyone! I have some leftover slow cooker pork that I think will pair niceley with turnip apple mash and then I will throw in the greens for an additional side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted June 19, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 19, 2015 I loved this recipe when I got all excited and bought a boatload of turnips with no plans for them: http://paleoporn.net/paleo-turnip-hash-casserole/ And I just used regular mushrooms, not baby bellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noellerenee Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 A great turnip recipe is to peel turnips and dice in 1/2 " chunks. Melt 2 tbsp ghee in sauté pan, add 1 finely diced shallot or 2tbsn. finely diced onion. Gently sauté until translucent, not browned. Add diced turnips and mix together. Add approved chicken broth/stock to mostly cover turnips. Salt if needed. Gently simmer about 20-30 minutes until broth is mostly reduced. Stir as needed while cooking. Stir in more ghee and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Amounts based on amount of turnips used. This is a French recipe. The smaller and fresher the turnip the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyV Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I use a mandolin and slice them thin and fry them in ghee/coconut blend and put salt and corriander on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoInMalta Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I love turnips, but I only eat them raw. I just peel and slice them and have them without any condiments as a side dish to either steaks or roasted leg of lamb. I tried steaming them once and hated both the smell and the flavour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On 6/19/2015 at 5:24 AM, Tom Denham said: This link leads to 8 of my recipes that incorporate turnips: http://www.wholelifeeating.com/?s=turnips I wilt and eat turnip greens all the time. The trick with a strong greens like that of a turnip is to splash them with apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar or balsamic vinegar when preparing them. Spices too, but try some vinegar for sure. I love your recipes. I want to try cooking with Turnip Greens, and Collard Greens, any advice? I've never cooked them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted May 24, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Rhonda Dee Lillie said: I love your recipes. I want to try cooking with Turnip Greens, and Collard Greens, any advice? I've never cooked them before. This thread is almost 2 years old and Tom is no longer moderating on the forum so I doubt he'll see this message. He did give advice about adding vinegar, what other advice are you looking for? Google is usually a pretty good resource for finding recipes/instructions on how to make things that might be unfamiliar to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsZimm13 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 1:40 PM, Rhonda Dee Lillie said: I love your recipes. I want to try cooking with Turnip Greens, and Collard Greens, any advice? I've never cooked them before. Hi Rhonda- I cook collards and turnip greens. I'll share how I prepare them. Wash a bunch greens, since I grow them, I usually pick through them and wash and rinse a minimum of 3 times. Remove the stem- otherwise it will stay tough. I cut my greens in approx an inch and a half square. That makes for easier eating. You can cook on the stovetop in a stock pot, I prefer a pressure cooker. Either way... sautee 1 large diced onion in compliant oil of your choice. Until starting to soften add 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped. Do not let the garlic brown. Cook maybe 2-3 min. 1 quart bone broth- flavor of your choice (if you are cooking on the stove, add a quart of water and keep an eye on the liquid level so they don't cook dry) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar salt and pepper 5-7 shakes of Texas Pete's hot sauce add your greens stove top- simmer for at least 2 hours, maybe more. Test the greens to see if they are tough. Pressure cooker- I cook for 60 minutes on the soup setting and they are perfect enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 15 hours ago, MrsZimm13 said: Hi Rhonda- I cook collards and turnip greens. I'll share how I prepare them. Wash a bunch greens, since I grow them, I usually pick through them and wash and rinse a minimum of 3 times. Remove the stem- otherwise it will stay tough. I cut my greens in approx an inch and a half square. That makes for easier eating. You can cook on the stovetop in a stock pot, I prefer a pressure cooker. Either way... sautee 1 large diced onion in compliant oil of your choice. Until starting to soften add 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped. Do not let the garlic brown. Cook maybe 2-3 min. 1 quart bone broth- flavor of your choice (if you are cooking on the stove, add a quart of water and keep an eye on the liquid level so they don't cook dry) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar salt and pepper 5-7 shakes of Texas Pete's hot sauce add your greens stove top- simmer for at least 2 hours, maybe more. Test the greens to see if they are tough. Pressure cooker- I cook for 60 minutes on the soup setting and they are perfect enjoy! Wonderful! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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