Mom's Turnips
Description
Boiled turnips are mixed with crumbled bacon, bacon fat, and brown sugar in this side dish to serve with turkey.
Ingredients
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3 turnips, peeled and chopped
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1 pound bacon
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4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook in boiling water until tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl to cool.
2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 4 tablespoons bacon fat.
3
Add bacon, brown sugar, and reserved bacon fat to turnips in the bowl; mix well.