Braised Treviso

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Trim stalk of each radicchio to 1/2 inch.
3. 3
   Split radicchio in half lengthwise through the stalk.
4. 4
   Place radicchio cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold the four pieces.
5. 5
   Tuck butter between leaves of each half.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Pour in stock to a depth of 1 1/2 inches.
8. 8
   Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
9. 9
   Cook 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Uncover carefully to avoid steam and turn the radicchio pieces over.
11. 11
    Recover and cook an additional 20 minutes, or until a skewer easily pierces the stalk ends.
12. 12
    Drain, reserving the stock for another use, and serve radicchio as a side dish.