Salsify

Ingredients

• salsify roots
• plenty of water
• a little salt
• a small bit butter
• a couple of spoonsful white vinegar or lemon juice
• white sauce, brown gravy, or melted butter

Instructions

1. Wash the salsify roots and scrape gently off the dark outside skin.
2. Throw them into cold water as you finish each one to prevent them from turning black.
3. Cut them into lengths of three or four inches.
4. When all are ready, put them into plenty of boiling water with a little salt, a small bit of butter, and a couple of spoonfuls of white vinegar or the juice of a lemon.
5. Cook for from three quarters of an hour to an hour.
6. Test them with a fork, and when perfectly tender, drain well.
7. Serve them with white sauce, rich brown gravy, or melted butter.