**Beer-Braised Turnips: A Hearty and Flavorful Side Dish**
Discover the delectable flavors of beer-braised turnips, a classic dish that combines the sweetness of turnips with the rich, malty notes of beer. This hearty and flavorful side dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a comforting meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. This article provides three variations of the recipe, each offering a unique twist on the classic dish. From the traditional German-style braised turnips to the tangy and sweet Belgian-style, and the smoky and spicy Mexican-style, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred variation, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you utterly satisfied.
BEER BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER WITH ONIONS AND TURNIPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Rub the lamb with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat a 14-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned lamb and sear for 5 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until browned, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once heated, add the leeks and onions and cook until they begin to become tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- After 30 minutes, remove one of the lamb shoulders from the oven and set aside. Add half of the turnips to the pan and return to the oven. Allow to continue roasting until everything is cooked through, about another 30 minutes.
- Add the other lamb shoulder to a stovetop pressure cooker along with the cooked leeks, onions, beer and remaining turnips. Secure the pressure cooker lid and follow the manufacturer's instructions to bring to high pressure over medium heat. Pressure cook for 20 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to carefully quick-release the steam and unlock the lid. Add everything in the pressure cooker to a large pan or shallow dish and stir, breaking up the lamb. Add to a platter. Add the roasted lamb and turnips to the same platter and serve.
BRAISED TURNIPS
Provided by Amanda Freitag
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the turnips to the pan and cook until slightly browned and just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the greens and stock, and simmer until the turnips are cooked through and greens are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to serve.
BEER-BRAISED BEEF AND ONIONS
This hearty, warming beef and onion stew is flavored with Belgian beer, bay leaves and sweet paprika. A variation on a traditional Flemish carbonnade, it's rich and homey but still lively, with a ruddy color from the paprika. The very large quantity of onions adds sweetness, and also helps make the sauce velvety soft. Serve it over potatoes, noodles or polenta.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, bay leaves and paprika. Toss meat to coat, then cover, refrigerate and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large (8-quart) Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat butter and oil over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches, brown beef on two sides until dark and crusty, transferring to a bowl when browned (reserve bay leaves). As you cook, add more oil and adjust heat if necessary to prevent burning.
- When all the meat is browned, add onions to the empty pot and return the heat to medium-high if you lowered it. Cook, stirring and scraping up the brown coating on the bottom of the pan as the onions release their liquid.
- Continue cooking until onions are deeply golden brown and soft, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, make a bouquet garni by tying thyme, parsley and reserved bay leaves together with kitchen string (or just throw them in the pot and warn your guests not to eat them).
- Push the onions to the sides, then add tomato paste, coriander and cinnamon to the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring, 1 minute, until paste is darkened and fragrant. Stir in flour, cook another minute, then add stock, beer, 1 cup water and bouquet garni. Return beef and any juices in the bowl to the pot, bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven. Cook until beef is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, turning it over halfway through.
- If the sauce seems thin, remove the meat with a slotted spoon; cover with foil to keep warm. Return pot with liquid to stove and simmer until thickened to taste, 5 to 10 minutes. Return the meat to pot and stir to heat through. Serve from the pot or a platter. Garnish with chopped parsley, flaky sea salt, pepper and paprika. Serve with mustard on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 746 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CARAMELIZED TURNIPS
A great side dish with grilled duck. An astonishing way to add some zip to a vegetable I'm used to putting in a soup pot.
Provided by Lynn Pennec
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the turnips into a skillet with the water and chicken bouillon cube over medium heat, and simmer until the water has evaporated and the turnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the butter, let melt, and sprinkle on the sugar. Gently cook and stir the turnips until the butter and sugar cook into a brown, sticky coating on the turnips, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 374.2 mg, Sugar 10 g
BRAISED TURNIP GREENS WITH TURNIPS AND APPLES
Spicy, sharp turnip greens, braised gently with a smoked ham hock, are a time-honored accompaniment on southern tables at any time of the year. This version, with the ivory turnips, golden apple, and pink ham nestled among the dark greens, is especially pretty.
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Side Christmas Thanksgiving Dinner Apple Root Vegetable Turnip Fall Christmas Eve Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring greens, ham hock, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large heavy pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until greens are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel apples and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Add turnips and apples to greens with vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring and turning ham hock occasionally, until turnips and apples are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt to taste.
- Remove ham hock and finely chop any tender meat, discarding skin, bone, and tough meat. Add chopped meat to pot.
- What to drink:
- Lagier Meredith Mount Veeder Napa Valley Syrah '06
MARMALADE-BRAISED TURNIPS
Turnips are so versatile and this method of cooking helps to retain their natural pepperiness. This dish is particularly good alongside duck
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Side dish
Time 55m
Yield as a side
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Add the oil and butter to a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Once foaming, add the onions, cook for a few mins until they start to soften, then add the stock and marmalade.
- Bring to the boil, drop in the turnips, cover with a lid and put the dish in the oven for 25 mins. Remove from the oven and check that the turnips are soft.
- Put the dish back on the hob and add the cream. Simmer over a medium-high heat for 10 mins or until the cream becomes lovely and thick. Season and stir in the rosemary just before serving, scattering a little extra over the top, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
BRAISED TURNIPS AND RADISHES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 or 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel vegetables, or not; quarter turnips if necessary to make them about same size as radishes. Put in saucepan with pinch of salt, butter or oil, and water to come up about halfway to their height. Cover and turn heat to medium-high.
- Simmer until vegetables are just about tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until vegetables are shiny and glazed with their juices. Add more salt if necessary and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 37, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 273 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right turnips: Look for small, tender turnips with smooth skin. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Peel the turnips thinly: This will help them to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the braising liquid.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to turnips, you can also add other root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the braising liquid. You can also add hearty greens such as kale or collard greens.
- Brown the turnips before braising: This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice color.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what will give the turnips their flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful liquid such as beer, broth, or wine. You can also add herbs, spices, and aromatics to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
- Cook the turnips until they are tender: The turnips should be tender but still hold their shape. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the turnips and the type of braising liquid that you are using.
- Serve the turnips hot: Braised turnips are best served hot, immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Braised turnips are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover turnips and they are also a healthy and affordable meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious pot of braised turnips that your family and friends will love.
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