1 qt. sour turnips
6 med. potatoes
3/4 lb. bacon (thick slice or slab)

Place 1 quart of sour turnips in a 4 quart saucepan, cover with cold water and cook. Peel 6 medium potatoes and cook until done. Drain water. Mash potatoes and turnips together. Add a little potato water if mixture is too thick. Do not thin too much. Let simmer.