Country-Style Stewed Turnip Tops

Ingredients:

• 220 g country ham, diced*
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 450 g turnip tops
• 4 cups lightly salted chicken broth (1 package, 960 ml)

Preparation:

1. Place the ham in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook until the ham is crispy and all the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
   
   
   If you can't find country ham, use a quality smoked ham with plenty of fat.
2. Meanwhile, cut the greens into large pieces to make it easier to place them all into the pan.
   
   Note
   
   Weigh the greens only after cutting the stems. This yields approximately 25 cups (450 grams) of greens.
3. Add the greens to the pan and season generously with pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring to a boil and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the greens are tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated, about 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.