Toasted Parsnips

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the parsnips.
2. 2
   Cut them into 2-inch lengths across the grain.
3. 3
   Cut the lengths down into quarters or eighths.
4. 4
   Boil them in salted water until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain them thoroughly and put a folded cloth on top of the saucepan to enable the parsnips to dry off.
6. 6
   Melt the butter in the frying pan.
7. 7
   Toss in the cooked parsnips, sprinkled with the sugar.
8. 8
   Pepper well and brown on all sides.
9. 9
   Or you could put the buttered parsnips under the broiler and toast.
10. 10
    Nice with roast beef.
11. 11
    Yield:
12. 12
    6 servings.