Name: Braised Chestnuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Delmarvelous chestnuts; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup port wine; ½ cup onion; thyme; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp butter; salt; pepper

Braised Chestnuts Recipe

This recipe is a wonderful addition to the fall menu. This can be served as a side dish or as an elegant hors d’oeuvre with a glass of wine or a cocktail.

How To Make Braised Chestnuts

This is a hearty meal that can be enjoyed by your whole family during weekend gatherings.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 1 hr

Total: 1 hr 10 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lbs Delmarvelous chestnuts, whole shelled
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup port wine
½ cup onion, finely chopped (you can use any onion, Vidalia is a good choice)
thyme, fresh or fresh dried--not ground
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
salt
pepper , to taste

Instructions

Heat a heavy saucepan, and add the oil, butter, and chopped onions.
When onions turn slightly brown, glaze with port wine.
Add thyme, chestnuts, chicken stock, and a little salt and pepper.
Cover and cook until chestnuts are tender and the chestnuts have absorbed most of the liquid.
This will take an hour or so.
Serve as whole-braised chestnuts or pass through a ricer to make a wonderful chestnut puree.