Recipe: Leon O'Neal's Turnip Greens (Leon's Finest In & Out Barbecue House)

LEON O'NEAL'S TURNIP GREENS

"At Leon's "World's Finest" In & Out B B Q House on Galveston Island, they serve tender ribs and tangy sauce with sensational Southern style vegetables. "It's all in the seasoning," says Leon. Here's his recipe for turnip greens."

1 large bunch turnip greens
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
Dash of sugar
6 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Salt to taste
Louisiana hot pepper sauce

Wash the greens in several changes of water in the sink until no more grit is seen. Chop the greens coarsely. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the greens, the turnip, and the sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

In a large skillet, saut the bacon until it gives up its grease. Add the onion and cook 7 minutes until the onion is soft.

Toss the greens with the bacon and onion. Add the lemon pepper and salt. Serve with Louisiana hot pepper sauce.

VARIATION:
Green Beans. Substitute 1 pound fresh green beans, cleaned and snapped. Omit the sugar.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Legends Of Texas Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from the Pit Bosses by Robb Walsh