Glazed Turnips
- 2 tablespoons sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil
- 2 pounds medium purple-top turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 cups)
- 2 cups Basic Brown Stock (page 50)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Brown turnips Place a large straight-sided skillet or stockpot with a lid over medium-high heat; add oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add turnips and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add liquid and braise Add stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer until turnips are just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce liquid to a glaze Remove lid and boil until liquid has reduced to a thick, syrupy glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to ensure that turnips are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter, stirring to coat, and heat until melted.
- Serve Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
sunflower, purple, brown stock, salt, unsalted butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/glazed-turnips-393880 (may not work)