Can you eat turnip tops ie the green leaves?
Definitely and they are really good… here is a recipe for you Southern-style turnip greens INGREDIENTS: 4 to 4 1/2 pounds turnip greens 1 pound salt pork, rinsed and diced 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon sugar, optional a dash of crushed red pepper, optional PREPARATION: Cut off and discard tough stems and discolored leaves from greens. Wash greens thoroughly and drain well. Cook salt pork in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and brown. Add the turnip greens, water, onion, sugar, pepper, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until greens are tender. Serve with vinegar or pepper sauce and cornbread.
