Smiley’s Farm Produce at The Nashville Framers’ Market has bushels and bushels of turnip greens and folks that “cook up a mess of greens” the old-fashioned way seek them out. This recipe may not be the old-fashioned way, but it’s a new way we adore.
Ingredients
3pounds turnip greens, destemmed and washed
1/4cup soy sauce
1/4cup brown sugar
1tablespoon local honey
1/4cup rice vinegar
2cloves garlic, minced
juice of one large orange
1teaspoon Sambal chili paste
1cup water
1/2cup heavy cream
zest of one large orange
salt and pepper
Preparation
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1. Combine all ingredients except cream and zest in large skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, until greens are tender.
2. Add cream and zest and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.