Baked Rutabaga to Accompany a Meat Dish

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   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

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   Cut the rutabaga into slices about 1/8 inch (3mm) thick.

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   It is easier and safer to do this by first cutting a slice from one side to give a flat base as you cut.

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   Generously grease a baking dish or roasting pan with some of the butter.

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   Lay the slices of rutabaga and onion in the dish, seasoning them with salt and black pepper, and strewing over the rosemary leaves as you go.

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   Ladle over the stock so that it just about covers the vegetablesa matter of five or so ladlefulsthen dot on the rest of the butter.

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   Bake for an hour or so, turning the vegetables in the stock from time to time, until they are tender enough to crush between your fingers.

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   Serve as a side dish, with some of the juices spooned over.

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