Michigan State University Extension 
  Preserving Food Safely - 01600708 
 10/13/97 
     Preparation:   Select  young,  medium-sized  rutabagas.
Cut off tops, wash and peel.                                
     Cubed:   Cut into  cubes  and  water blanch 3  minutes.
Cool, drain  and  pack,  leaving  1/2-inch headspace.  Seal,
label and freeze.                                           
     Mashed:   Cut  into  chunks  and cook until  tender  in
boiling water.   Drain, mash, cool and pack into containers,
leaving headspace.  Seal, label and freeze.