TURNIPS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER

TURNIPS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large turnips (about 2 pounds)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

Steps:

Peel the turnips and slice them into pieces that are 1/2-inch thick. If desired, use a ring mold or other round cutter to form them into uniformly round shapes. Melt the butter in a large skillet (at least 12 inches) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the turnips until they begin to turn golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove cooked turnip slices to a plate and repeat until all of the turnip slices have been cooked. With all of the slices on the plate, turn the heat to high and add the orange juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dislodge any caramelized bits. Stir in the honey. Return the turnip slices to the skillet and simmer over medium-high heat until the turnips are softened and the juice has reduced to a glaze, about 25 minutes, spooning the juices over the turnips as they cook. Just before serving, add the ginger, lemon zest, mint and rosemary; stir to coat and serve.