Friday, November 25, 2011

Sliced Rutabaga with Butter and Pepper

Every time I'd go to the grocery I'd see those big, brown, waxy things and think WHAT IS THAT?  It's not like I grew up with an adventurous cook, my mother was basically a broiler, mostly an over-cooker or else we ordered in. So a giant brown waxy thing was never at our house. Frozen spinach was. Canned string beans, too. The brown thing? Never.

A few years back I took a cooking class with a group of friends, and we got to prepare one of those big, brown, waxy things! A RUTABAGA! Turns out, they're really good. Not so easy to find around when you are looking for one, but they seem to be everywhere when you aren't!  But finally found one when I wasn't looking and figured I'd buy it anyway. A google search brought me to what looked like a great recipe for rutabagas. It was. It was delicious. Simple, quick and so good. Now I need to find another rutabaga and make it again!





Sliced Rutabagas with Browned Butter and Pepper
Source: Food and Wine - April 2010, recipe by Jimmy Bradley
adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large rutabaga (the big dark brown vegetable, covered with wax)—quartered, peeled and sliced very thin on a mandoline, or with a vegetable peeler
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

In a large skillet, melt the butter until just starting to brown. Add the sliced rutabaga, sprinkle on the salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat. Toss frequently, until tender and browned in spots, about 12-15 minutes. Season with more pepper, if desired. Serve.


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49 comments:

  1. PondsideNovember 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I discovered a love for the big waxy things when we lived in Germany and a neighbour brought me a monster - but language barriers prevented her bringing me a recipe. A little experimentation, and we found we quite enjoyed rutabaga and I serve it at this time every year.

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  2. JulieNovember 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I remember having these as a child but I have never made them. This looks delicious. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  3. Three-CookiesNovember 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I rarely eat those things but they are wonderful. even

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  4. MarigeneNovember 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I love rutabagas with lots of butter, salt and pepper. I usually just dice them, add butter, bake them covered until tender...then put more butter, salt/pepper on them.

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  5. TheBookGirlNovember 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I like to think that I eat most every vegetable out there, but your post has caught me out -- I don't believe I have ever knowingly eaten a rutabaga!
    I will now look for one the next time I go shopping, and will use this recipe - thanks :)

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  6. BethNovember 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I've never cooked with rutabaga either. But thanks for the suggestion. Next time I see one in the store, I'll bring it home!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What's next..you continually amaze me! Your nexy mission, if you decide to accept, is to make something with sea beans, star fruit or
    gai Lan!!! ME

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  8. chow and chatterNovember 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    looks great i have added to stew but love this idea

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  9. CindyNovember 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love rutabaga! I picked up one today and will probably try your recipe tomorrow. Thanks Carol!

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  10. JoanneNovember 26, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Mmm I hope my farmer's market has rutabagas today cause i really want to try this!

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  11. RitaNovember 26, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This look so so good; a keeper. Thank you.
    Rita

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  12. Beth FNovember 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Awesomely easy and I bet yummy. Like others, I love rutabaga. This would be great with a simple meat dish.

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  13. Angie's RecipesNovember 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Gotta check rutabagas on my farmer's market next week. It looks so tasty!

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  14. Sheila (Bookjourney)November 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    That is a vegetable rarely think about and when I do... I think of eating it raw, as I did as a kid. I may want to try this!

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  15. MargotNovember 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love this super easy way to make rutabagas. They are such a good basic veggie.

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  16. Connie ArnoldNovember 26, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Interesting! I've never had rutabaga, but it looks good. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartNovember 26, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I have only used Rutabagas in vegetable soup. I want to try your recipe. I don't have a mandoline so I will use a peeler. Hope that works.

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  18. caiteNovember 26, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I love rutabega but always have it mashed. I will being trying this asap

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  19. SavoringTime in the KitchenNovember 26, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Gosh, you are adventurous, Carol! I've never had a rutabaga but if I ever see one, this recipe sounds like a delightful way to try one.

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  20. SuzyNovember 26, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I've got one waiting to be used. I'm trying this! I got a new slicer thingy from Pampered Chef that will work just perfect :-)

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  21. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Sounds wonderful - I've never eaten a rutabaga!! this looks so good - I 'm going to start now:)
    Mary x

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  22. CindyNovember 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Just tried it. It's almost like eating pasta. Pasta cooked right ... firm to the bite. I ate the first half then added a little smoked Spanish paprika to the rest. It was great both ways. I think next time I'll use half butter and half olive oil. See if that makes much of a difference.

    Thanks for another keeper, Carol!

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  23. Peggy@Peggy Ann's PostNovember 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love rutabaga in stews and soup but I've never had it simply as a side dish. Will try this out!

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  24. LeniaNovember 27, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I have never eaten it but your photos make me want to try it!

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  25. VelvaNovember 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Not sure I have enjoyed the "brown thing" either. Love root vegetables and no doubt this would be delicious.

    Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.

    Velva

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  26. Lisa@ButteryBooksNovember 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I need to keep an eye out for these at the store...the dish looks so good.

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  27. BarbaraNovember 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    We love rutabega! So pleased to see a new way to fix it! Looks wonderful, Carol!

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  28. eileeninmdNovember 27, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I never tried rutabaga, but your photo makes it yummy. Your recipe sounds easy too, thanks for sharing! I hope you have a wonderful week!

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  29. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 27, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I don't think I've ever cooked or eaten a rutabaga! I'll have to try it sometime soon.It looks great!

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  30. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 27, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Maybe I'm a little odd, but I love rutabagas! They might be the homeliest vegetable but they make mashed potatoes more interesting. I'll be trying this recipe...thanks Carol!

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  31. Judith @ Lavender CottageNovember 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Our family has always eaten rutabagas, and called them turnips which I know is not the correct name. I'm impressed that you could slice one that thin. Many of the caterers here serve mashed rutabagas with the meals and I love it when someone else has peeled and sliced them.

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  32. MaryNovember 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Mmmm. that looks delicious! My MIL always served mashed rutabagas, which she called turnips... I get the frozen ones and puree them with butter. :) xoxo

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  33. NammiNovember 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    oh is that how it looks like? I thought I was more like a turnip :).

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  34. SarahNovember 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I've never had rutabagas. ;-)

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  35. KathleenNovember 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I think they are very similar to turnips, which we always had for holidays.
    We had them Thursday.
    My dad loved them, and he would take the left over mashed potatoes and turnips and fry them the next day.
    I remember they were hard to peel.
    Hope you had a good weekend, what fabulous weather!

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  36. UnknownNovember 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Yummy!

    Boys Showdown

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  37. Teacup-In-The-GardenNovember 28, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    That looks delicious!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Markus

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  38. PamNovember 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I've never had a rutabaga before... I am sure I would love this dish because everything is delicious in browned butter!

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  39. KayeNovember 28, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful recipe. We love rutabagas here. I never would have thought about slicing one on a mandoline. Thanks for the recipe!

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  40. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Yum yum! I love this and now I'm hungry for it! Thanks for the recipe! ♥

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  41. My Little Home and GardenNovember 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    That looks delicious. I've only had them in stew (chunks) or mashed.

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  42. Ellen WhyteNovember 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    This is totally new to me. Fascinating!

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  43. Food JauntsNovember 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Yum I love root veggies - parsnips and rutabagas in particular. I'm glad you gave it a shot, they're delicious!

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  44. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 29, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Hi,
    I have never tried one of those big brown things. lol! Growing up my mother was a wonderful cook and tried alot of different things. She did not try this however. I think I had best give it a whirl. Thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciated your sweet comment.

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  45. emigliaNovember 29, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I've never had rutabaga! What does it taste like?

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  46. MarysolNovember 29, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Dear Carol, I agree that rutabagas are good eats. Something I've been trying to convince Jim of for years.
    Maybe I ought to show him your delicious photo!

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  47. CarolNovember 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks for all the nice comments!

    @ emiglia, to me this had a taste a little like parsnips. Has a nice sweetness to them.

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  48. The Single NesterDecember 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love me a good turnip and these look delicious the way you sliced them.

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  49. StratozDecember 21, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    maybe it needs a better name, but I am sure they appreciated this publicity

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