Skirret or Crummock
Posted on February 24th, 2009 by admin
Skirret is a perennial plant that is sometimes grown as a root vegetable. It has a cluster of sweet, bright white roots that are similar to sweet potatoes, but longer. Skirrets can be stewed, boiled,or roasted. The woody core of the skirret cannot be eaten, and must be removed before cooking because it is very difficult to remove after. The skirret originated in China, but may have arrived in Europe in early times. It is presumed to be the plant mentioned by Pliny the Elder as a favourite of the Emperor Tiberius, and was also grown by the Picts who called it the Crummock.
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