Cold Weather Parsnips

Home gardeners in New England do not dig parsnips until after the ground thaws in the spring. The peak season for the vegetable in supermarkets stretches from January through March. There’s a reason for the timing. The flavor of parsnips sweetens after exposure to the cold weather. Many interesting ways to prepare this root vegetable developed in country kitchens. Two typical rural combinations are Glazed Parsnips to serve with pork and Parsnips Country-style, good with roast beef. You’ll find both recipes easy to fix—tasty, too.