CARAMELIZED LEEKS BRAISED IN A WINE AND THYME BUTTER SAUCE
A delicious way to cook leeks with a flavorful wine and thyme butter sauce.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Side dish
Time 35m
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim the leeks by removing the outer layer and most of the dark green tops. You should be left with only the white and light green parts. Halve them lengthwise, making sure to leave the root end intact. Place the trimmed leeks in a large bowl of cold water and swish them around to remove the grit and dirt from the many layers. (Leave the leeks in the water for a few minutes - this will loosen up the dirt). Remove the leeks from the water and drain them on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place a 12" non-stick skillet over medium heat (the skillet should have a lid which you will need later.) When the skillet is hot, add two tablespoons of butter and when the butter melts, sprinkle the sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper evenly over the bottom of the skillet. Next, add the leeks, cut side down in a single layer. Cook the leeks until they become golden brown and caramelized. This will take 5-6 minutes depending on the heat and the kind of skillet you are using.
- To the skillet, add the wine, broth, fresh thyme sprigs and some salt & pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, carefully turning them once or twice (this step is not absolutely necessary). The leeks are done when they can be pierced easily with a knife. If they need a longer time braising or if your liquid has evaporated, add some more wine and broth.
- Remove the leeks from the skillet and place on a serving dish. Cover them to keep them warm. Simmer the remaining liquid in the skillet over medium heat, for a minute or so, until it is thickened. Stir in the remaining 1-tablespoon of butter and the lemon juice. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. Spoon the sauce over the leeks; sprinkle some pomegranate seeds (this is optional) and serve warm.
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Timothy Mclov
mclov-t@aol.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
peter serjio
pserjio76@hotmail.comThese leeks are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Xavier Quakeseed
xavierquakeseed93@gmail.comI love this recipe! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Beemal Acharya
a.beemal23@yahoo.comThese leeks were delicious! I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken, and they were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Kanchon Rishi
r.kanchon50@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Niyaz Adonis
n.a56@gmail.comThese leeks are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Apple Lovers
l.a88@gmail.comI love this recipe! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Brian Keya
keya.b@yahoo.comThese leeks were delicious! I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken, and they were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Constance Creel
constance24@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Usama Ajy
u.a75@gmail.comThese leeks are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Victor Likita
v.likita91@gmail.comI love this recipe! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nabyonga Ratifah
r_nabyonga@hotmail.comThese leeks were delicious! I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken, and they were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Mr Sin Ff
f.m53@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
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l_cheap@hotmail.comThese leeks are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Naresh Pandit
npandit1@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tshepang Rantsieng
rantsieng_tshepang@gmail.comThese leeks were delicious! I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken, and they were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Shivam
shivam88@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Samith Lakshitha
lakshitha_samith@hotmail.comThese leeks are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
yiga rajab
y-r62@gmail.comI love this recipe! The leeks are so caramelized and flavorful. I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rafia Chowdhury
rafia.c57@gmail.comThese caramelized leeks were a hit! They were so flavorful and tender. I served them as a side dish with grilled salmon, and they were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.