Turnip Greens And Cornmeal Dumplings |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 (1/2-pound) ham hock |
2 quarts water |
1 bunch (about 3 pounds) turnip greens with roots, cleaned |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup cornmeal |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup boiling water |
1 egg, beaten |
all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Wash ham hock, and place in an 8-quart Dutch oven; add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
2. Peel turnip roots, and cut in half. Add turnip greens, turnip roots, and 1 teaspoon salt to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until greens and roots are tender.
3. Combine cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Stir in boiling water. Add egg, and mix well. Drop cornmeal mixture by tablespoonfuls onto a well floured board, and roll in flour. Place dumplings over hot turnip greens; cover and cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Serve immediately with turnip greens and pot likker.
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