Southern Turnip Greens and Ham Hocks Recipe

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Southern Turnip Greens and Ham Hocks
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 bunches fresh turnip greens with roots (about 10 lb)
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Bring ham hocks and 2 quarts water to a boil in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens. Chop greens, and wash thoroughly; drain. Peel turnip roots, and cut in half.
  3. Add greens, roots, and sugar to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until greens and roots are tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3896.07 Kcal (16312 kJ)
Calories from fat 1642.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 182.53g 281%
Cholesterol 841.24mg 280%
Sodium 3774.85mg 157%
Potassium 8662.01mg 184%
Total Carbs 280.1g 93%
Sugars 189.24g 757%
Dietary Fiber 90.7g 363%
Protein 259.63g 519%
Vitamin C 952.4mg 1587%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 1692.7mg 169%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.89 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.52g 281%
Cholesterol 11.64mg 280%
Sodium 52.22mg 157%
Potassium 119.82mg 184%
Total Carbs 3.87g 93%
Sugars 2.62g 757%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 363%
Protein 3.59g 519%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 1587%
Iron 0.1mg 44%
Calcium 23.4mg 169%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 92.3
    Points
  • 94
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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