BRAISED CHESTNUT AND PEARL ONION CONFIT

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Categories     Onion     Side     Braise     Thanksgiving     Fall     Chestnut     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces pearl onions (preferably red)
2 cups roasted, shelled, and skinned chestnuts; see how to roast fresh chestnuts ; (1 pound in shell or 14 ounces bottled whole)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 large celery ribs, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 large shallots, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 sprig fresh thyme
3 tablespoons dry white wine

Steps:

  • Blanch onions in a large saucepan of boiling water 3 minutes, then drain and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water. Drain onions and peel.
  • Cook chestnuts in 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add broth and celery and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • While chestnuts are cooking, heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shallots and peeled onions with thyme and salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until onions are tender and golden brown in patches. Add wine and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Gently stir onion mixture into chestnut mixture and season with salt and pepper.

sabessaa abdo
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm a bit short on time. Maybe I'll try it on the weekend.


Up roy
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I'm not a big fan of confit, but I'm sure I can find a way to modify the recipe.


KUSUM Gaming
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of chestnuts and pearl onions, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Karungi Jane
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


Reggie Taylor
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I'm intrigued by this recipe. I've never cooked with chestnuts before.


Aisosa Melody
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This recipe is definitely on my to-make list.


Chigozie Onyeukwu
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious.


Paresi Rasa
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's one of my new favorites.


Vasil Senkollaro
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Khalia Norfleet
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ravi Dyapa
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Tim Searfoss
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I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chestnuts were cooked perfectly and they had a great flavor.


Nicarta Mitchell
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. My guests raved about it.


MD:Sumon Mia
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I served this dish with roasted chicken and it was a hit with my family. Everyone loved it!


Yonatan Yewenas
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Overall, this was a delicious and impressive dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Bertha Adams
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The confit was the perfect finishing touch. It added a rich and flavorful depth to the dish.


Joe Mcgurk
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The pearl onions were also a nice touch. They added a bit of sweetness and texture to the dish.


Winnie Mapenzi
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I was a bit hesitant about the chestnuts at first, but they turned out to be a wonderful addition to the dish. They added a sweet and nutty flavor.


Iqra Hani
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The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find.


Ibrahim Ben Hfaiedh
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I am always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely caught my eye. The combination of chestnuts, pearl onions, and confit sounded divine.