American Southern Medium mary-randolph

Stewed Salsify

Half boil it, cut it up, and put it in a stew pan, with a very little water, and a spoonful of butter; stew them dry, and serve them up.

Original Recipe

Half boil it, cut it up, and put it in a stew pan, with a very little water, and a spoonful of butter; stew them dry, and serve them up. For change, you may, after stewing, cut them in scollop shells with grated bread, and bake them; or make them into cakes, and fry them. They are delicious in whatever way they can be dressed.

Ingredients

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  • salsify
  • water
  • grated bread
  • oil

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Pot for boiling
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Stew pan
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Scallop shells for alternative preparation
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Skillet for frying cakes

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Half boil it, cut it up, and put it in a stew pan, with a very little water, and a spoonful of butter; stew them dry, and serve them up.

  2. 2

    For change, you may, after stewing, cut them in scollop shells with grated bread, and bake them; or make them into cakes, and fry them.

  3. 3

    They are delicious in whatever way they can be dressed.

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