Turnips with Bacon and Pickled Mustard Seeds

Ingredients for Turnips with Bacon and Pickled Mustard Seeds

• 60ml sugar

• 60ml white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar

• 60ml yellow mustard seeds

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 110g thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise 1/4" thick

• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

• 900g baby turnips, trimmed, halved or quartered if large

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

How to make Turnips with Bacon and Pickled Mustard Seeds

Bring sugar, vinegar, and 60ml water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in mustard seeds. Let stand at least 4 hours, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a small bowl and stir in pickled mustard seeds and whole grain mustard; set vinaigrette aside.

Meanwhile, cook turnips in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and pat turnips dry.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turnips and vinaigrette and cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Disclaimer

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