Braised Leeks in Gravy (Poireaux Braises au Jus)
Ingredients
- 10 leeks each weighing about 4 1/2 oz
- 1 oz butter
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 bayleaf
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 litre white stock
- 5 1/3 oz bacon rind or trimmings
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Butter and season a braising pan and add the thyme, bayleaf and garlic. Arrange the leeks on top, season and three-quarters cover with the stock.
- Cover with the bacon, greaseproof paper and a lid, bring to the boil and braise in the oven at 175°C for 45 minutes.
- Serve coated with 6 3/4 floz of jus lie.
Calories: 167 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Sodium: 757 mg
Potassium: 263 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 6 g
Vitamin A: 2410 IU
Vitamin C: 16 mg
Calcium: 78 mg
Iron: 3 mg