Smashed Rutabagas

Directions

1. 1
   Heat water in large pot on stove to boiling.
2. 2
   I use a sharp paring knife to remove wax coated skin from the rutabaga.
3. 3
   The rutabaga is a very hard vegetable in the raw form, so be careful when cutting it.
4. 4
   Use a chef's knife to cut a slice off of one side of the rutabaga.
5. 5
   Place the flat side down on the cutting board and cut off small slices.
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   Then chop the slices the other direction forming small cubes.
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   Place rutabaga is boiling water and boil until tender. (about 60 minutes).
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   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   When tender, strain water off of rutabaga cubes and place them in a flat bottomed dish. (My Dad puts them back in the pot for this step.).
10. 10
    Use a mashing tool and mash them to desired consistency.
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    Add butter, salt & pepper.
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    Mix thoroughly and serve.
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    (One can also make ahead and warm it up in the microwave.).
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    Enjoy!