Leek Confit

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
• 4 large leeks, 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

Recipe

• 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.