Claire's Braised Rutabaga Recipe

Directions:

1. In a heavy dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, fry 2 slices of bacon until crisp
2. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside
3. Put the chopped onions & garlic into the bacon fat and saute until soft, seasoning with salt & pepper
4. Cut the rutabaga in 1 1/2 dice and add to the pot
5. Stir and saute until the onions are golden and the rutabaga is begining to get some golden color on the edges.
6. Add 1 cup of boiling water.
7. Cover the pot and place in a 350 f oven
8. Bake covered for 1 hour.
9. Stir and test the rutabaga for doneness. If it's not soft all the way through, cook for 15 to 30 more minutes.