This section is from the book "The White Ribbon Cook Book", by Kathryn Armstrong. Also available from Amazon: The White Ribbon Cook Book.
Pare the outer rind, remove the seeds, quarter, and lay in ice water 10 minutes; put into boiling water, a little salt, and cook until tender; press all the water from them. Mash smooth, season with butter and pepper and serve not.
Proceed as above, allowing more time to cook; before putting into the boiling water, allow it to soak in cold water 3 hours.
 
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