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Mom's Turnips

SUBMITTED BY: Karen

"Even those who hate turnips will change their tune after trying this recipe, trust me."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 turnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  3. In the large bowl, combine turnips, bacon, reserved bacon fat and brown sugar. Mix together and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by Michelle Nordlof
Awesome dish. Everyone thought it was apples for some reason. I guess it tastes too good. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by SweetTooth
I made this using 4 turnips, one of which was massive, and I still think I needed more. As... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by CRP8867
I have been serving mashed turnips at Thanksgiving for 30 years, using my mother-in-law's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by LEAH5020
This is a wonderful recipe for turnips! Very tasty and easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by Leigh Weston - Ohio
Love this and the second day is even better! We have so many turnips in our garden this year... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by JENNIFERO
For turnips, this probably is "the best". My husband, who likes turnips, really thought this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by Fancypants
ok....I didn't know that hubby didn't like turnips and I made this recipe to go with cornish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by VIVNIDHI
I think I am not a turnip person, tried it for the first time, so maybe I haven't developed... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mom's Turnips

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 312

  • Total Fat: 21.6g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 497mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 8.2g

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