Turnip Greens And Cornmeal Dumplings

• 1 (1/2-pound) ham hock
• 2 quarts water
• 1 bunch (about 3 pounds) turnip greens with roots, cleaned
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 egg, beaten
• All-purpose flour

1. Wash ham hock, and place in an 8-quart Dutch oven; add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
2. Peel turnip roots, and cut in half. Add turnip greens, turnip roots, and 1 teaspoon salt to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until greens and roots are tender.
3. Combine cornmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Stir in boiling water. Add egg, and mix well. Drop cornmeal mixture by tablespoonfuls onto a well floured board, and roll in flour. Place dumplings over hot turnip greens; cover and cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Serve immediately with turnip greens and pot likker.

ham hock, water, roots, salt, cornmeal, salt, boiling water, egg, flour

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/turnip-greens-cornmeal-dumplings (may not work)