Leek Confit

Name: Leek Confit
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick; 4 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups); 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
4 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large pot over a medium low flame melt the butter. When butter is melted add the leeks and stir coating leeks with the butter.
2

Add water and salt, stir to combine. Place lid on pot and reduce flame to low. Cook, stirring often, for approximately 25 minutes or until leeks are tender.
3

Take lid off the pot and cook approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until remaining liquid is evaporated.
4

Serve warm.