The Forktionary Angle
"An underappreciated winter staple, offering a unique flavor profile and hearty texture to stews and roasts."
Definition
A root vegetable, a cross between a turnip and cabbage, with a slightly sweet, earthy, and peppery flavor and a yellow flesh.
Technical Metrics
Common Cooking Method
Often mashed, roasted, or added to stews.
Storage Life
Store in a cool, dark place for several weeks or up to 2 months.
Vitamin C Content
Excellent source of Vitamin C.
Chef’s Secret
To reduce rutabaga's slight bitterness, boil it with a potato or apple slice, then remove before mashing or further cooking.
Buying Guide
Choose firm, heavy rutabagas with smooth skin, free from soft spots or blemishes.
Flavor Pairings
Beef pork lamb butter thyme sage carrots potatoes apples
