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Mom's Turnips

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 305 | Total Fat: 19.8g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by SweetTooth   view full review
I made this using 4 turnips, one of which was massive, and I still think I needed more. As...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by CRP8867   view full review
I have been serving mashed turnips at Thanksgiving for 30 years, using my mother-in-law's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by Michelle Nordlof   view full review
Awesome dish. Everyone thought it was apples for some reason. I guess it tastes too good. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by Leigh Weston - Ohio   view full review
Love this and the second day is even better! We have so many turnips in our garden this year...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by LEAH5020   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe for turnips! Very tasty and easy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by JENNIFERO   view full review
For turnips, this probably is "the best". My husband, who likes turnips, really thought this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by Fancypants   view full review
ok....I didn't know that hubby didn't like turnips and I made this recipe to go with cornish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by creative~cook   view full review
To die for! This recipe will make a turnip lover out of anyone! I cut back the brown sugar a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2008 by Sarah   view full review
Had a houseful of people when I tried this recipe all but 2 kids liked it. All 6 adults liked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by Carolina   view full review
I wanted a few turnip recipes because on occasion, I do like them. I agree with another...

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