LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

SAGE ADVICE

Salt-baking turnips pulls out moisture and ensures even seasoning throughout. The Gorgonzola-sage butter adds richness to the dish and accentuates the earthy flavour of the humble root. 1 large head garlic Olive oil for brushing 1/2 lb (225 g) unsalted butter, softened 6 oz (170 g) Gorgonzola cheese 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Tabasco 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh sage leaves, chopped 8 cups (2 L) Diamond Crystal kosher salt or coarse sea salt 1 cup (250 mL) egg whites (about 8 large, lightly beaten) 3 lbs (1.36 kg) medium turnips (about 8), washed Salt-Baked Turnips with Gorgonzola Sage Butter 2. To make Gorgonzola-sage butter, cut a layer off top of garlic bulb, just enough to expose tops of cloves. Place in a square of foil. Brush generously with olive oil. Wrap tightly and place in small baking pan. Bake on middle rack until very soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully open foil and cool completely. 3. Squeeze cooled garlic into a small mixing bowl. Mash with fork. Add butter, Gorgonzola, lemon juice, black pepper, Tabasco and sage leaves. Mix well to combine. Using plastic wrap, roll butter into cylinder shape and refrigerate until ready to serve. (This will make more butter than the recipe needs; it will keep well, tightly wrapped and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.) 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

5. Mix salt and egg whites thoroughly in large bowl until well-combined. Spread a thin layer on bottom of ovenproof baking dish. Place turnips in dish, then top with remaining salt and egg white mixture, covering turnips completely.

or small paring knife, about 40 minutes. Rest 10 minutes, crack open salt crust, remove turnips and brush away any excess salt. Quarter turnips lengthwise and serve immediately topped with slices of Gorgonzola-sage butter.

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4. To bake turnips, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

6. Bake until turnips are easily pierced with a metal skewer

Serves 6 to 8

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