How To Make Braised Celery!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano can be a more affordable herb option.

Trim the celery and cut into chunky wedges that fit in the pan.

Remove the yellow leaves from the inside of the celery and set aside for later use.

Heat a combination of olive oil and butter in a large skillet until hot.

Add the celery to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown and blister, about 5 minutes.

Add a pinch of salt, a couple bay leaves, and fresh thyme stems to the skillet.

Pour in a splash of white wine and let it sizzle in the pan.

Add chicken stock to the skillet, enough to almost cover the celery, and stir.

Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low when it starts to bubble; let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes.

After 20-25 minutes, check the celery for tenderness and remove the bay leaves and thyme stems.

Remove the celery from the skillet and let the juices reduce further until they become a sticky syrup.

Optionally, stir in a little more butter at the end for shine and richness before serving.

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