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Southern Turnip Greens and Ham Hocks


turnip top, turnip greens

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  • 1 3/4 pounds ham hocks, rinsed
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 bunches fresh turnip greens with roots (about 10 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

  • Bring ham hocks and 2 quarts water to a boil in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens. Chop greens, and wash thoroughly; drain. Peel turnip roots, and cut in half.
  • Add greens, roots, and sugar to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until greens and roots are tender.

Caramel Cake


3 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 sticks of butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 2/3 cup flour – all
purpose
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
8 oz sour cream
1. Prepare oven to 350F.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time and beat.
4. Add flour, soda, sour cream and salt.
5. Mix thoroughly
6. Put into 3 pans. Smooth evenly.
7. Cook 35 minutes until tooth pick comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes in pan and then turn over on
rack.
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Caramel Frosting Made From Scratch
2 cups light brown sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup Pet’s Evaporated Milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

1. Melt butter and brown sugar and evaporated milk.
2. Cook two minutes over medium heat (no longer than two
minutes).
3. Add vanilla. Remove immediately from heat.
4. Add powdered sugar.
5. Beat until smooth..
6. Will frost a three layer cake!