Cooking Rutabagas Old Fashioned Way Recipes

EASY MASHED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Place rutabaga in a medium pot and add enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer rutabaga to a colander and drain well. Place into a deep bowl; add evaporated milk and butter a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Use an electric hand blender to get a creamy, non-fibrous texture. Season with salt and pepper.

RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• Carefully peel wax and skin from rutabagas.
• Slice into 1/2 inch rounds.
• Place stack of rounds on board and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Bring water, rutabagas, and salt to a boil.
• Simmer gently 45 minutes to one hour.
• Drain and serve in warmed covered dish.

MASHED RUTABAGA

Steps:

• Peel and cube the rutabaga. Add the diced rutabaga to a medium saucepan and cover it with cold water.
• Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the rutabaga is fork tender.
• Drain the boiling water once the rutabaga is cooked. Return it to the pot. Use a potato masher to break it up. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and white pepper and mash again.
• Add the sour cream, if using, and mix through the rutabaga mash.
• Add the brown sugar, if using, and mix through the rutabaga mash.
• Serve hot as a vegetable side dish for dinner.

SOUTHERN RUTABAGA WITH HAM BITS

Steps:

• Note: The ham will provide enough saltiness as it cooks.
• Peel rutabaga and cut into small cubes. Bring water to a boil Place rutabaga cubes and ham pieces in a large saucepan.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Do not let water boil out completely -- keep a watchful eye. If preferred, mash with a fork before serving.
• Enjoy!