How do you spot a Yankee at Mrs. Wilkes'? He motions toward the turnip greens and says, "Please pass the spinach."

Ingredients

　　1 bunch fresh turnip greens with roots

　　1 medium piece salt pork

　　1 cup water

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　2 tablespoons bacon drippings, butter, or margarine

　　Pinch of sugar (optional)

　　Strip the stems from the greens (unless they’re very tender) and wash thoroughly. Place in a saucepan and add the pork, water, and salt. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes over medium heat, or until tender. Remove the pork and pour the greens into a colander to drain. Place in a pan and chop scissor-like with two knives. If necessary, add more salt to taste. Keep hot and add the bacon drippings and a pinch of sugar.

　　Mrs. Wilkes' Boardinghouse CookbookTen Speed Press