2018 How to Cook Turnip Greens

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
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Komentáře • 86

  • @jemelvgreen8530
    @jemelvgreen8530 Před 4 lety +6

    Man I love that outdoor cooking space!!!!

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for watching, we have enjoyed it tremendously. Especially in the cooler weather when we can have a fire. Great for football season)))

  • @carlaholland5646
    @carlaholland5646 Před 5 lety +7

    Showed my Mama your video / she’s 80 and watched a while and said yes, her people sure taught her right (when you warshed and drained 3 times). Made me wish I planted some this year, thanks for your video

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety +1

      Bless her heart....recon how many times she has fixed them in her life)))

  • @edcalvert2067
    @edcalvert2067 Před 2 lety +3

    Cooking like this is fast becoming a lost art. Those turnips look so good. I wish I would have learned how to cook from my mother.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching Ed))) I don't think any of us teach our children to cook like our parents or grandparents did. I know I haven't.....I think it just never came to mind it seems....but, also we had to learn to cook at a young age because it was necessary to fix food while grownups were in the field or at work. But my daughter survived and is a pretty good cook herself))) She did all the cooking while I was in graduate school and that was probably the first time we had really depended on her to cook...she was 17 at the time and did a great job))

  • @theresacoughlin1578
    @theresacoughlin1578 Před 5 lety +6

    Thanks for the video Jeannie. It sure took me back to my early childhood. Turnip or mustard greens or spinach along with ham and great northern or navy beans were always a favorite. Stewed apples was usually a side dish. And yeah, don’t forget the cornbread slathered with butter, often churned by my grandmother.

    • @tonyawhite8383
      @tonyawhite8383 Před 4 lety

      Theresa Coughlin Hello, I’ve never heard of stewed apples. It sounds delicious. How do you cook and what do season them with ? Please and thank you 😊

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety

      Tonya, the way I make them is to peel and quarter Granny Smith apples (2). Put about a half cup of sugar and half cup of brown sugar, half a stick of butter, about 1/2 cup of water and let them cook slowly until tender. This is not an exact recipe)) I don't usually measure))) But it gives you an idea. You want enough water to sort of get them cooking, but not so much that your juice is thin once they are done. You want the syrup to be thick...sweet and buttery))) Sometimes I don't peel either. And just cook until tender. If you cook too long they will be mushy.

  • @phyllispartonmarks8912
    @phyllispartonmarks8912 Před 5 lety +6

    Yes! Turnip greens & cornbread....yummy!

  • @sherrywalton6258
    @sherrywalton6258 Před 5 lety +2

    I fixed a "mess" of turnip greens yesterday but added collards and kale with ham hocks. A lot of work but everybody loves them. Yours looked good.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety

      I have some mustard and turnip greens to fix for Thanksgiving, I started to try some kale in it, but figured I had better wait until it was just "family" and not extended family..lol

  • @kimtongo3533
    @kimtongo3533 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your channel!!!!

  • @tgc1427
    @tgc1427 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a mess of turnip greens from a friend's garden (he gave them to me!). I loved your video. Thanks.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety

      Thank you....they are for sure an acquired taste....but we love them)))

  • @kimwilletts8476
    @kimwilletts8476 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video, I've never had them but was wondering how you'd go about cooking them. Plan on growing some.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching Kim. They are a bit of an unusual taste I think, but we're from the south of course and grew up eating them with cornbread))) I'm not a fan of turnips themselves, but my husband loves them.

  • @dianeball4272
    @dianeball4272 Před 5 lety +3

    I love turnip greens and collard greens...yummy

  • @babyblue3353
    @babyblue3353 Před 5 lety +3

    I love some Sourhern Turnip greens.. but no one in my house does lol, they always complain they stink... good idea cooking them outside! Reminds me of my mamaw and growing up in the south..My mamaw would use fat back or hog jowl.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety +1

      I love the outdoor kitchen, for that very reason))) Our grandchildren stop by and have breakfast with us on their way to school....so the hubby fries the bacon or sausage outside.....makes for a much nicer day in the house!

  • @debwhitt1338
    @debwhitt1338 Před 5 měsíci

    Very informative. You do awesome videos! ❤

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 měsíci

      You're too kind))) Thanks for watching Debbie))

  • @jankejanke2904
    @jankejanke2904 Před rokem

    My daughter bought turnip instead of onion seed was bored cz I never tasted Turpin but after watching this video I'm glad she did will try this thanks

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před rokem

      They have an unusual taste for sure and not appetizing to look at, but a Southern tradition))

  • @alphabetsoup6681
    @alphabetsoup6681 Před 3 lety +1

    I got some tonight from the local farm delivery. I cut them off the turnips and washed each leaf and spun them in a salad spinner to dry them. I will cook them tomorrow.

  • @princessoffire1107
    @princessoffire1107 Před 5 lety +3

    Ok now you have me wanting some and some cornbread / pot likker ( wonder how many will ask what that is LOL )

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety +1

      lol...I just told another viewer that I had always been told was a fat baby I was because that's what my grandmother would feed me when everyone else was in the field. lol

  • @sharongitau8727
    @sharongitau8727 Před 4 lety +2

    Awww the general video plus ending was so cute

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for watching, we appreciate it!

  • @robinorear4307
    @robinorear4307 Před rokem

    Being a frugal cook and hating any kind of waste, I chop the large stems and add them to my greens.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching Robin))) I appreciate it))) Can you tell any difference after they are cooked?

  • @harrybarnes3539
    @harrybarnes3539 Před 2 lety +1

    Good video and we are harvesting our turnip greens next week. This might be a silly question but do you pan fry your bacon first and then cut it up into smaller pieces whenever you throw it in with your turnip greens?? In the video you said you can use bacon as well. Do you drain all of the grease off or do you throw a little bit of that grease in with the turnip greens??

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for watching)) When I use bacon for the turnip green, I usually cut the bacon into smaller pieces and fry until about halfway done, not crisp or anything. I pour bacon, grease and all into the turnip greens. Usually I would fry about six pieces of bacon. You can use ham too....any juice or grease that cooks out of the ham all goes in the pot.

  • @melaniestarkey7868
    @melaniestarkey7868 Před 3 lety +1

    About how long do you let them cook like this?

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety

      Probably about an hour until they are very tender.

  • @richardgrant8527
    @richardgrant8527 Před 4 lety

    Ok so eating turnip is not a big part of our culture here in Jamaica. Anyway I got some fresh turnip from a nearby farm and I'm wondering what to do with all the leaves and stems.
    Thanks for the info on how to cook turnip greens.
    It's a lot so can I wash them as you did and store it in my refrigerator?

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety

      Usually the greens that we get are picked while very young and tender. Greens that come with fully developed turnips are likely to be too big and coarse to cook properly. Hope this helps)))

    • @jemelvgreen8530
      @jemelvgreen8530 Před 4 lety

      You can always cook them and place in a freezer bag (date) and place in deep freezer.

  • @southernsass2937
    @southernsass2937 Před 5 lety +1

    It's what I grew up on too 🤗

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for watching))) I was always told what a fat baby I was because my grandmother fed me potlicker and cornbread..lol

    • @southernsass2937
      @southernsass2937 Před 5 lety +1

      @@trendytree Lol. Yeah!
      I was fortunate enough to be raised on a farm Jeannie, we grew almost all veggies.
      Another big one for us was Perique tobacco. Alot of hard work, not like it is today. It's the only place Perique will grow. If you haven't heard of us in Grand point Louisiana.. Look it up.
      How I miss those days, but always missing my Mom & Dad. Oh the sweet memories❤❤

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety +1

      I had not heard of that.....I have some family in and around Baton Rouge and Zachary.

  • @muhammadshaukat7080
    @muhammadshaukat7080 Před 2 lety

    Can u tell me please that r u cooking just turnip leaves or added something else?

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety

      Mainly just the turnip leaves, I did add some leftover ham for flavor.

  • @AMIRAHGABRIELLE
    @AMIRAHGABRIELLE Před 5 lety +1

    We always put fat meat for seasoning in ours. When I moved Herman Missouri in 11/79 , they ate the tulips but left the leaves out in the garden. I have to giggle now ppl are eating turnip greens out of bags sold at Walmart now.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 lety

      Girl...I had to buy two bags yesterday while I was shopping! Didn't have time to go to the farmer's market. Thought I'd try mixing a bag of turnip green and mustard greens....get a little crazy...lol

  • @t.rubright5560
    @t.rubright5560 Před 3 lety

    Seems like a colander would work better as an help for getting the dirt out

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety +2

      Too bulky for my collander anyway....so I just clean the sink and do them there))

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 Před 3 lety

    lol i do not feel so bad when i can not pronounce a word clearly ...southern accent does the same thing...what a relief..LOLOLOL

  • @melaniestarkey7868
    @melaniestarkey7868 Před 3 lety

    I was wondering how much boiling water I'm really new at this

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety

      You need enough to cover them a couple of inches at least and keep and eye on them because the water will cook out and you may need to add more.

  • @mydesignstutorials
    @mydesignstutorials Před 5 lety

    Loved it...

  • @melaniestarkey7868
    @melaniestarkey7868 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much and if you ever need company for dinner let me know

  • @bringingtolightnj9127
    @bringingtolightnj9127 Před 4 lety

    Someone tell me where is the lovely accent from please ?

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for watching, hard to cover up that southern drawl)))

  • @melaniestarkey7868
    @melaniestarkey7868 Před 3 lety

    You have that kind voice like Dolly Parton

  • @dbasarich
    @dbasarich Před 8 měsíci

    I made a turnip green pizza the other day....tastes like a spinach pizza.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Did you use fresh or frozen turnip greens?

    • @dbasarich
      @dbasarich Před 8 měsíci

      @@trendytree only fresh!!!... With fresh turnip greens you have to use them within a couple of days.

  • @elizabethgorsuch3062
    @elizabethgorsuch3062 Před rokem

    Eating Green is great for good blood circulation ❤

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před rokem

      Very healthy indeed, unless one is on blood thinner and if so, you have to be careful of the frequency of eating. It can have a reversal effect on blood thinners.

  • @theta799
    @theta799 Před 3 lety

    These don't look like turnip greens at all... I am growing turnip and have a lot of leaves.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching Natasha. They are turnip greens))) Just the greens....when we cook turnip greens, you pinch off the early leaves as they start growing. These tender leaves are cooked. They are picked way before the turnip under ground has grown large enough to cook. At that point, you pull up the turnips and just cook the turnips, not the tops. The leafy tops would be way to overgrown to cook at that point. Sorry if I'm giving more information that you asked for or needed, but thought there might be someone else reading that didn't understand how just the early leafy (small) greens are pinched off to cook))))

    • @theta799
      @theta799 Před 3 lety

      @@trendytree Thank you for clarifying! My turnip greens are not new at all, they are 1.5 months old
      (the turnips are already big) and very dark green . Will dispose of them.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 3 lety

      Better safe than sorry)))

    • @theta799
      @theta799 Před 3 lety

      @@trendytree I also think it's worth mentioning that after eating it you will need a good book that lasts at least half-a-day.

  • @rebeccamooney2790
    @rebeccamooney2790 Před rokem

    You sound a lot like dolly parton

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před rokem

      It's that southern drawl..lol. Thanks for watching)))

  • @DerrickBlassingame11
    @DerrickBlassingame11 Před 4 lety

    You lost me with the adding water .. GREENS make their own water ..

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for watching. Yes they do, but you have to add a little to get them started)))

  • @WARRIORofHARDCORE
    @WARRIORofHARDCORE Před 2 lety

    My dumb ass has been eating turnip green salads without washing..... Get that soil food web bacteria in ya!

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety

      lol...well maybe the ones you got were in a bag and ready to go?

    • @WARRIORofHARDCORE
      @WARRIORofHARDCORE Před 2 lety

      @@trendytree oh they weren't. I made a couple chops, added mustard+Sriracha and chowed down

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety +1

      lol....I can still remember getting some grit every now and then in a bite lol

    • @mandyconnecteddogs
      @mandyconnecteddogs Před 2 lety

      I'm almost. vegetarian, so hidden insect matter is good vit b 12 for me.....

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 2 lety +1

      Well they do contain protein))

  • @presidentoxford
    @presidentoxford Před 5 měsíci

    You don't seem to realize that showing a repetitive action ( 2.09 ) is insulting. Should have left the overkill on the editing floor, & you'd have an entertaining informative experience to enjoy for God's sake.

    • @trendytree
      @trendytree  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching up to 2.09)))