{"id":7813,"date":"2025-09-17T07:25:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7813"},"modified":"2025-11-21T08:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T21:26:59","slug":"braised-leeks-with-lemon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/side-dish-recipes\/vegetable-side-dishes\/braised-leeks-with-lemon\/","title":{"rendered":"Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This wonderful recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the wonderful flavors and textures of Leeks. When slowly braised, Leeks produce the most beautiful flavor, absorbing the wonderful tastes from the liquid they are cooked in. In this recipe we\u2019ll show you how to make a simple and delicious Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce. The Leeks themselves are braised in a beautiful broth and taste great by themselves. When topped with the Lemon Mustard Sauce, they are transformed into a restaurant quality side dish

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Inspiration for this Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is one we were inspired by the folks at Food & Wine<\/a>. We made a few adjustments to their recipe, but for the best part the cooking process remains similar. The main adjustment we have made to our Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce is the inclusion of White Wine

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White Wine is such a great pairing with Leeks, and works perfectly in this dish. The Food & Wine folks used Water, which we\u2019re not the biggest fans of.  It\u2019s an interesting dish because it also calls for the use of Chicken Stock. I always find using Stock as a substitute for Water makes dishes so much more flavorful. So, adding Chicken Stock along with Water seemed a little strange

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Anyway, by swapping out Water with White Wine you will achieve a richer, more sophisticated flavor in the dish. Leeks absolutely love being cooked in Wine, and this recipe is no exception. It will require about \u00bd cup of White Wine, leaving plenty left to enjoy while you\u2019re cooking the dish!

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How to make Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few steps in this dish, but all in all it\u2019s a very simple recipe to make at home. The cookery of the Leeks is one that requires several steps, as we first pan-fry the Leeks in a combination of Butter and Olive Oil to get them beautiful and caramelized

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Then, to get those Leeks to their famously silky-smooth texture they are cooked over a low heat, covered, in a braising liquid consisting of White Wine and Chicken Stock. They\u2019re then finished with a simple Lemon Mustard Sauce that ties the whole dish together

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Preparing the Leeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before any cooking commences, the first step is to prepare our Leeks. They\u2019re a fun vegetable to prepare, and their texture is so unique. Leeks are a type of Onion, and like Onions, have many layers that can be peeled away as you cut through them

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As Leeks are grown in the earth they tend to retain some dirt and grit in them once harvested. This is typically found within the layers of the Leek flesh and will need to be removed. To do so, first cut away the root and the leafy greens from the Leek, then slice the Leek into 2 \u2013 3 pieces (depending on how big your Leeks are)

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Then, cut the Leeks through the middle to reveal their layered center. At this point, grab each piece of Leek and wash them under cold water, fanning each layer of the Leek as you do to remove the dirt and grit. When doing so, pleas ensure you keep the Leek intact, as it\u2019ll make cooking them a lot easier!

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Once the Leeks are sliced and washed they are ready for cooking. I\u2019d suggest sitting them out on some paper towels to remove any of that excess water before we begin cooking

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Cooking the Leeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First step is to melt some Butter with Olive Oil in a large pan. You\u2019ll want a pan that\u2019s large enough so that all the Leeks will fit without overlapping. Once melted, add the Leeks cut side down and pan fry for about 5 \u2013 6 minutes, until they begin to caramelize and turn golden

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In goes the White Wine, which we cook for a few minutes to burn off all the Alcohol. Then, add the Chicken Stock and bring to a simmer. Cover, then braise over a low heat for about 10 minutes until the Leeks are perfectly cooked and tender

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We recommend using homemade Chicken Stock for these Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce instead of any store-bought stuff. It\u2019ll taste 100 times better and not be loaded up with Salt. You can use our Chicken Stock <\/a>recipe <\/a>here<\/a>. Alternatively, Vegetable Stock is another good option, recipe here<\/a>

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Finishing the dish with a simple Lemon Mustard Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the Leeks are cooked, carefully remove them from the pan and place them on a serving platter. Try to keep the Leeks together as much as you can. You may need to use two spatulas here! In the pan you\u2019ve just cooked with, add Lemon Juice and Mustard along with some Salt and Pepper

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No need to use any heat, just mix everything together along with any leftover braising liquid that\u2019s in the pan and you\u2019ve got a delicious Lemon Mustard Sauce. Drizzle the Sauce over those plated Leeks and finish the whole dish off with freshly chopped Parsley and it\u2019s done!

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