Braised Leeks

Name: Braised Leeks
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds small (1-inch-diameter), leeks, white and light green parts only; , Salt and pepper; 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup, chicken broth; 1 tablespoon, white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 1 , small garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh tarragon

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2017

Side Dishes

Vegetables

A simple technique brings out the best in this often-neglected vegetable.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME45 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We prepared leeks for our braised leek recipe by trimming the roots (yet leaving the root ends intact) and halving the leeks lengthwise. Browning the leeks before adding the braising liquid yielded deep flavor. Whipping up a simple dressing...

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