How I Cut Swede And Why

Cutting Swede that's slightly soft if far easier than when it's rock solid.

[@retrocone]

this is a lovely, very helpful video. what a delight! thank you!

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you ;) I'm pleased you've found it useful. Still, be careful cutting any swedes, as they're notorious at causing injuries. Make sure it's quite soft. Cheers ;)

[@adamchurvis1]

Here in Atlanta, Swedes of this size are around $5.00 each, so we do everything we can to maximize yield. One thing you can do to improve your yield with your method is to modify it just slightly. Instead of peeling by side-cutting from the very top to the very bottom in strips, side-cut only to the equator of the Swede because 100% of what you are cutting is clearly visible. Then invert the Swede to peel the other end. You can see in this video how blind a cook is when cutting past the equator of the vegetable, and as a result how much good flesh is wasted. I hope this helps.

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you for that very interesting information. I will certainly apply that method from now on. Swedes are a great vegetable.

[@RekhakarkiKhati]

I bought these in discount here in the lidl,uk today, they were 49 pence each.

[@adamchurvis1]

@@RekhakarkiKhati I am now glaring at you with extreme jealousy. Can you feel my jealousy? Can you feel it? Seriously, you are very lucky, my friend! If Swedes were that cheap here, I would serve them all the time.

[@snipper1ie]

When young, roaming the countryside, we'd scoot into a field, pull a couple of them, break them open on a stone ditch and off down the road in content satisfaction 'scobe'n a turnip'. Thirst and hunger slaked in one fell swoop. Take your biggest knife and split your turnip/swede in half, then quarter, then cut half inch slices lengthwise. These will be easily peeled with a paring knife. Then slice across in quarter inch slices or whatever is comfortable for you. The main thing you must attend to, is to cut across the turnip/swede in fine sections as, depending on the time of the Season, there might be a lot of fibre in the turnip/swede. If you slice it lengthwise, those fibres are not very palatable. Some dry cured bacon with rind, fried slowly to release its' fat, then toss the mashed turnip/swede in the fat. Team that with jacket Kerr's Pinks, scallions, sloke/laver, country butter and a big bowl of fresh buttermilk.

[@Mounhas]

I was going to take a chain saw to the swede I bought today, guess I’ve been lucky in previous purchases!

[@RekhakarkiKhati]

😂

[@jackwatsonepic626]

I always find putting a damp tea towel on the worktop and then the chopping board on top of that makes it not slip as much

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you for your suggestion. It's a great tip and will certainly help others and myself.

[@Topdoginuk]

These finger protectors may help you. But, you have also to remember to apply pressure just enough to form a note or chord and, only keep it on for as long as needed. Tbat sounds obvious I know but, you have to force yourself repeatedly to remove the pressure in between forming any chords and notes. Always take a break, esp when returning to playing guitar. My thoughts are, if your fingers are constantly sore, you are pressing for too long too often. Hopefully you'll be able to readjust and, use these protectors to help a little. For me personally, I moved to piano. It too can have issues with too much pressure and repetitive strains! But again, just forcing myself to change my technique and time playing, it helps. Good luck and, remember, try a classical guitar or electric guitar as the strings are easier for practice. You cam still then apply it to standard acoustic guitar

[@ktkee7161]

@@Topdoginuk Huh?

[@CameronCoidPT-Competitor]

Thanks mate saved my life this

[@Topdoginuk]

You're very welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful 😉

[@daveramm43]

Perfect! Thanks, I’m following your tip right now and so far I’ve still got all my fingers!

[@Topdoginuk]

That's great! Always take ya time, use a good surface, make sure hands aren't tired, the swede is set down well and, keep kids away. Thank you for your comment ;)

[@nivikb]

Brilliant, thanks so much for posting. Hopefully my next swede will be as easy.

[@nigeljones4155]

I bought swede to make lobscouce.i try that now.

[@bigteddy66]

My gran used to use a spade to cut her turnip in half. Made it easy I suppose.

[@Topdoginuk]

Granmas know best! They were brilliant and resourceful during years of tough times. Many of their skills and tips are used to this day

[@noelgribble1004]

Good one Teddy. Thanks for the tip. Me spade might be sharper than the kitchen knifes.

[@mandydeane5824]

You make that looks easy. My swedes are rock hard even after a few days but I have a cold house and blunt knives. I have tried sharpening them with a whetstone but think they are beyond saving.

[@Topdoginuk]

If you can place the swedes in a warmer room then keep an eye on them until they get softer. Blunt knives often require grinding first before using a wet-stone. A wet-stone on its roughest isn't enough to sharpen a very blunt knife.

[@johndashwood7671]

Fantastic. I'm going to cut them like that. Wish I'd found out before.

[@Topdoginuk]

Make sure they've turned from rock hard to softer, that way it'll be much easier. Use care and a solid base.

[@allangow4746]

Well done mate, I wish I'd seen this a few years ago.

[@Topdoginuk]

Thanks. Yeah, do try remember the method and especially to let the swede get just soft enough to be able to slice easy enough. It's a fine balance to get it at the right time. Keep checking it before it turns too soft and mouldy. Stay cautious and safe in its cutting

[@newyorker4113]

Thank you this was a really helpful video.

[@Topdoginuk]

You're very welcome ;)

[@louisenewall9472]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@Topdoginuk]

You're very welcome!

[@raysalter2270]

In swedish "kålrot" directly translated Cabbage root. Or with diffrent dialects "rabba",It is also called rotabagga in the US and bryukva (брюква) in Russia.

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you. I didn't know that. When we go on our cruise holidays, I'm going to ask for at each country by using those words ;)

[@jackpowell9276]

Thanks!

[@Topdoginuk]

You're very welcome!

[@clarehewitt2559]

Thank you for this video it was helpful x

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you for your comment 😉 My video has garnered quite a few views and, I hope it's helped others by seeing how I cut Swede and hopefully prevent injuries by encouraging folk to let the Swede go a bit soft before slicing.

[@nelliemae9004]

Just what I needed.

[@YattusProd]

Thank you for this!

[@dudestyle01]

Good video... These things are fkin dangerous, how I didn't chop off a finger and bleed to death god only knows. Mine was like a rock

[@richardlinturn7933]

Great vid. Thank you 👍🏻

[@jacquiwhitehouse2924]

Good video & good tip you seem to be a pro..!!! Just a-shame you used a fish board for cutting veg 🤭

[@Topdoginuk]

Thanks. I never knew it was a fish board! Fortunately, I hate fish so, there's no chance any of that stinky stuff would go on it! Glad you like the video. Do be very careful cutting Swedes, carrots etc. ;)

[@Jin-Ro]

Cheers, big help

[@Topdoginuk]

Thank you for your comment. Good luck with your swede prep. Always remember to let 'em go soft enough (not too soft tho as they rot) before cutting 'em up. Always take great care throughout.

[@eileenmcarthur6461]

You make it look so easy! well done. I noticed you used a non serrated knife. Is that better than one that is?

[@Topdoginuk]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. Yes, a seated knife is better for slicing bread. For cutting the sweed, a standard knife is better as the blade is thinner.

[@AMS-KORRE]

Well now I know what to do I won’t spend 30min cutting it

[@Topdoginuk]

Be very careful tho. Cutting swedes, even when softened, can be extremely dangerous. Thanks for comment ;)

[@jamesoshaughnessy6348]

Cut In Half,Quarter and Qr Again Peel Skin Dice Small

[@bigtwit799]

Hmmm, no swede tonight then!

[@ktkee7161]

Has none of tha cut onions afore?

[@Topdoginuk]

Onions are much easier than swede! But, I hear what you're saying. The technique of cutting onions can certainly be applied to once people allow the swede to soften to allow safer slicing. Thank you for your comment contribution;)

[@ktkee7161]

@@Topdoginuk Tha's welcome. Depending on what you're using it for, I just improvised and put it whole in the pot while the water was heating up, and when it came to the boil took it out and it makes it easier to stick the knife in. Might horrify a chef though! It was only for neeps and tatties so nowt fancy (are there any fancy swede/turnip dishes?)