Braised Leeks Recipe
Ingredients
| Leeks | 5 Large | |
| Salted butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Juice of 1/2 lemon | ||
| Chicken stock | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Split the leeks in half lengthwise,then into quarters.
Clean carefully, paying particular attention to the areas between the leaves.
Lightly rub a shallow baking dish with a portion of the butter.
Lay the leeks m the pan, cut-side down.
Pour the lemon juice over them.
Pour the chicken stock over and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Cover the baking dish with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until very tender.
If not, return them to the oven and check again in 5 minutes.
Top with the remaining butter and serve with the liquid from the pan.
Split the leeks in half lengthwise,then into quarters.
Clean carefully, paying particular attention to the areas between the leaves.
Lightly rub a shallow baking dish with a portion of the butter.
Lay the leeks m the pan, cut-side down.
Pour the lemon juice over them.
Pour the chicken stock over and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Cover the baking dish with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until very tender.
If not, return them to the oven and check again in 5 minutes.
Top with the remaining butter and serve with the liquid from the pan.
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