Southern Turnip Greens (Frozen)

Thaw turnip greens in the refrigerator overnight.

Cooking methods:

To steam:

• Place no more than 5 pounds of turnip greens in each solid steamtable pan.

• Combine the oil, liquid smoke, beef base and jalapeños. Divide the mixture evenly among the pans, then cover the pans.

• Steam the turnip greens for 15 minutes. Remove the pans from the steamer and break the turnip greens apart to separate them.

• Return the pans of turnip greens to the steamer and steam for an additional 15 minutes, or until the turnip greens are tender and thoroughly heated.

To heat:

• Place thawed turnip greens in a braising pan, steam jacketed kettle, or stockpot.

• Cover the turnip greens with water.

• Combine the oil, liquid smoke, beef base and jalapeños and add the mixture to the turnip greens.

• Cover the greens with a lid and bring the liquid to a boil.

• Remove the lid and break the turnip greens apart to separate them.

• Decrease the heat until the liquid simmers. Cook the turnip greens for 20-25 minutes, or until the greens are tender and thoroughly heated.

• Transfer the turnip greens to a solid steamtable pan for service.

Serve the turnip greens immediately, or cover them and place in a warmer until ready for service.

Portion with #8 scoop or perforated 4 ounce spoodle per serving. Each portion provides ½ cup serving of dark green vegetable.