Turnips Fried With Bacon Recipes

PAN-FRIED BACON

Steps:

• Step 1 Cook or heat pre-cooked 3-4 slices of bacon*. Set aside
• Step 2 Chop 1/2 to 1 medium onion
• Step 3 Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic
• Step 4 Peel and slice 2-3 turnips (thick or thin)**
• Step 5 Heat approx. 2 tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron or other large skillet (I prefer coconut oil)
• Step 6 Start frying the turnips on medium until they start to soften
• Step 7 Add onions and continue frying
• Step 8 When the turnips are almost fully cooked (tender), add garlic
• Step 9 Turn off heat, crumble and add bacon, and combine
• Step 10 Serve immediately!

TURNIPS FRIED WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place cubed turnips in a covered microwave-proof dish along with 1 tablespoons of water. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. Remove and drain well.
• In a non-stick skillet on medium high heat, cook the bacon until they just begin to turn brown.
• Add onion and saute until onion becomes translucent.
• Stir in turnips and saute for another 5 - 7 minutes or until the turnps are cripsy and a bit brown on the outside.

FRIED TURNIPS

Steps:

• Peel turnips and slice.
• Add butter to skillet, along with a few drops of oil to keep the butter from burning.
• Melt butter, then add the sugar, stirring almost continously.
• Add the turnips, and additional oil, and bring the turnips to a hard fry, then reduce heat, and cover.
• Cook, stirring often, until the turnips are browned and done -- then enjoy.
• I had them tonite with steak and crab legs -- but am looking forward to pinto beans, corn bread and country fried steak.
• Yum -- .

GLAZED TURNIPS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring frequently, until browned and most of fat is rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Add turnips, broth, maple syrup, vinegar, and mustard to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until turnips are knife-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Uncover and increase heat to medium. Add butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to a glaze that evenly coats turnips, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with bacon; serve.

MOM'S TURNIPS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add turnips; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
• In the large bowl, combine turnips, bacon, reserved bacon fat and brown sugar. Mix together and serve.

SKILLET TURNIPS AND POTATOES WITH BACON

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl. Combine oil and bacon in heavy large skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add turnips and potatoes; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sea salt and toss 5 minutes. Reduce heat to mediumlow, cover, and cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring and turning vegetables occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Push vegetables to 1 side of skillet. Pour vinegar mixture into cleared space. Toss vegetables with vinegar mixture. Spread vegetables in even layer in skillet; cook until golden and slightly crisp on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn vegetables over; spread in even layer and cook until browned and slightly crisp on bottom, about 4 minutes. Continue to turn, spread, and cook vegetables until tender, golden, and crisp around edges, 7 to 8 minutes longer. Season with more sea salt and black pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.

SLICED TURNIP & BACON BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat half the butter in an ovenproof frying pan. Add the bacon and cook for a few mins, then add the thyme and onions, season and cook for a further 8-10 mins until the onions are soft and golden. Scoop the onions into a bowl, leaving the buttery juices in the pan.
• Off the heat, layer the sliced turnips in the pan with a scattering of fried onions, a sprinkling of cheese and some dots of butter between the layers. Season with a little salt and plenty of pepper as you go. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1-1¼ hrs until the turnips are tender when prodded with the point of a knife. Leave the cake to relax for 5 mins. Turn it upside down onto a plate or board, then cut into wedges and serve.

TURNIP GREENS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, covered, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and onions are translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place turnip greens into the skillet, a handful at a time if necessary, until wilted down, 5 to 7 minutes. Add coffee, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Taste the liquid and adjust seasonings if necessary. Reduce heat to low or medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes more.
• Uncover and cook until liquid has reduced and greens are tender, about 10 minutes more.