Fried Cabbage... Northern Style (Chicago)

 

I am a "leafy" veggie lover!... Fried cabbage w/smoked turkey & turnip in the mix. Yum!

* Recipe serves 3-4 peeps
* All produce should be rinsed thoroughly
* My daughter is the chef 'CateredbyCoffey' | NYC | not me - so I'm not as detailed as a chef might be. Anywho, here we go:

*Turnip Greens:
1-bundle

- "Pick" turnips thoroughly (remove much of the stem and/or toss each damaged leaf)
- Lay each leaf atop each other (after stem is removed) | roll leafs tightly (tight vertical roll) | thinly slice roll (horizontal slices)
- Wash | Rinse turnips thoroughly... double tub Wash | Rinse 6-10 x's - contingent on necessity
- Place turnips in med size pot | 2-cups water |
- Season turnips with garlic powder (or FRESH garlic cloves) | "greens" seasoning | 1-sliced FRESH jalapeno (remove seeds to lessen spiciness according to your taste) I personally like my meals spicy ; ) | 1/2-Spanish (or white) onion (cut into 4-6 sections)
- Cook 1-1/2 hour or until turnips have reached your desired texture (sample taste)

*Cabbage:
1-large head
1-pckg of smoked turkey parts (meaty is best)

-  Place turkey in large pot (cast iron if avail) | 4-cups of water | turn heat to med high
- Seasoning: garlic powder | black pepper | (lightly)
- Cook turkey parts for 1+1/2-2 hours OR until turkey is tender | falling off bones
- REMOVE as many bones as possible
- PN: there should be no excess water... IF there is drain OR turn heat to high until there is virtually no standing water remaining inside the pot
- Cut cabbage into 4-sections (1/4) | cut each 1/4 into half's
- Place cabbage inside pot | heat should remain @ med high | place lid atop pot
- Stir | Mix cabbage & turkey thoroughly | turn heat to med low
- Steam approximately 10-12 mins
* Cabbage will create moisture when steamed (NO need to add water)
* Smoked turkey will create natural oily juices (somewhat similar to caramelization)
- Stir | Mix cabbage & turkey thoroughly | turn heat to high (while rapidly stirring - to avoid sticking)
- Allow all water, created when steaming cabbage, to evaporate *literally* (cont stirring rapidly)

Finally: ADD turnips to the mix (cont stirring rapidly) | turn heat to med low | cover with lid | allow to saute' 5mins. Finger lickin' good.
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