Southern Rutabagas

On holidays, rutabagas are a much coveted vegetable with our family. My Grandmother Grace made the best rutabagas you could ever put in your mouth! Grandmother made sure there were plenty rutabagas to go around to avoid my brother and I fighting over them. :)

Grace's Rutabagas

Rutabaga cut in cubes
1/4 cup of oil
1 Tsp of sugar
2-3 slices of bacon, or ham hock
1/2 Tsp of salt or to taste
water

Peal rutabaga and cut in 1 inch cubes. Place rutabagas in pot and cover with water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.