American Southern Medium Mary Randolph

To Mash Turnips

Original Recipe

When they are boiled quite tender, squeeze them as dry as possible--put them into a sauce pan, mash them with a wooden spoon, and rub them through a colander; add a little bit of butter, keep stirring them till the butter is melted and well mixed with them, and they are ready for table.

Ingredients

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  • turnips
  • butter

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Required Gear

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Pot
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Saucepan
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Colander

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Instructions

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    When they are boiled quite tender, squeeze them as dry as possible--put them into a sauce pan, mash them with a wooden spoon, and rub them through a colander; add a little bit of butter, keep stirring them till the butter is melted and well mixed with them, and they are ready for table.

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