Mashed Turnip

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Ingredients

• 1 Turnips (quantity as needed; see notes)
• 1 Boiling salted water (enough to cover)
• 1 Unsalted butter, to taste
• 1 Salt, to taste
• 1 Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and peel the turnips, then cut them into slices or quarters of roughly uniform thickness (about 1-inch / 2.5 cm) to encourage even cooking.
2. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a full boil. Add the turnip pieces and cook at a steady boil for 20-30 minutes, until completely tender — a paring knife or skewer should slide through the thickest piece with no resistance.
3. 3. Drain the turnips thoroughly in a colander, shaking out as much water as possible to avoid a watery mash.
4. 4. Return the drained turnips to the warm pot. Mash with a potato masher or the back of a heavy spoon until smooth. Season with butter, salt, and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine. Serve immediately while hot.