Braised Leeks

Name: Braised Leeks
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thoroughly rinsed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thoroughly rinsed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup sliced shallots
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle leeks with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Saute leeks, in 2 batches, adding 2 tablespoons oil to pan between batches. Place sauteed leeks, cut sides up, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
2

Add remaining 1/4 cup oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add shallots, thyme, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook about 4 minutes or until shallots are tender.
3

Stir in wine, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until reduced by half. Stir in stock, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and pour mixture over leeks. Bake 30 minutes or until leeks are tender when pierced with a fork.