Name: Braised Turnip Greens With Turnips and Apples
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds turnip greens or other braising greens (see cooks' note, below), tough stems discarded and greens torn into small pieces; 1 (3/4-to 1-pound) ham hock, rinsed; 3 1/2 cups water; 3 Gala apples; 1 1/4 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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photo by William Abranowicz

Spicy, sharp turnip greens, braised gently with a smoked ham hock, are a time-honored accompaniment on southern tables at any time of the year. This version, with the ivory turnips, golden apple, and pink ham nestled among the dark greens, is especially pretty.

Cooks' notes:

•Any braising green such as kale, collards, or beet greens can be substituted for or combined with the turnip greens. Cooking times will vary.
•Dish can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

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