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.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　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

　　

Step 1

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 boil and add the greens, the turnip, and the sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain.

　　

Step 2

In a large skillet, sauté 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:

Step 3

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

　　Legends of Texas Barbecue CookbookChronicle Books