Mashed Jerusalem Artichokes

Ingredients

• To each 1 gallon of water
• 1 oz salt
• 15-16 artichokes
• 1 oz butter
• pepper and salt to taste

Instructions

1. Boil the artichokes as in the preceding recipe until tender;
2. drain and press the water from them, and beat them up with a fork.
3. When thoroughly mashed and free from lumps, put them into a saucepan with the butter and a seasoning of white pepper and salt;
4. keep stirring over the fire until the artichokes are quite hot, and serve.