Turnip Greens

1. Wash greens in cold water to remove grit or any dirt.

2. In a large pot filled 3/4 full of water, add the bacon grease and salt. Bring to a boil.

3. Add the greens by the handful to the pot, letting them have a

4. little time to start to cook down before adding more.

5. When pot is full, you will need to poke the greens down for a few minutes as they like to come to the top of the pot and run over.

6. Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the greens to take the bitterness out.

7. Cook at a boil until greens are tender, perhaps a half hour.

8. Drain well.

9. While greens are draining in the colander, cut them up using two knives.