BOILED TURNIPS
This simple recipe for boiled turnips offers a comforting and classic side dish, perfect for a hearty meal. The turnips become tender and slightly sweet after boiling, providing a satisfying texture. Seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper, these boiled turnips are a flavorful and easy-to-prepare accompaniment to any main course.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turnips
- 8 cups Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Peel and slice the turnips into approximately 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 2Place the sliced turnips in a stew-pan and add enough boiling water to generously cover them. Cook the summer turnips for 30 minutes, or the winter turnips for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- 3Drain the turnips well. If serving mashed, return them to the stew-pan and mash with a wooden vegetable masher. Season with salt, butter, and pepper.
- 4Serve the boiled turnips immediately.