Ingredients
- 2 heads of celery
- 1.5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian option)
- 0.75 cups white apple vinegar
- 0.5 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium shallots
- 12 bay leaves
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried Herbes de Provence
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (can be omitted for a dairy-free version)
- fresh parsley or celery leaves (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and trim the celery, cutting it into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté chopped shallots until translucent.
- Add the celery along with bay leaves, thyme, garlic, black peppercorns, and salt; stir gently.
- Pour in chicken stock and white apple vinegar; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cover with a lid slightly ajar and braise on low heat for about 60 minutes until tender but firm.
- If using unsalted butter, stir it in before serving for added richness and garnish with fresh parsley or celery leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For variations, you can incorporate other herbs like rosemary or add carrots for additional flavor. Adjust the amount of white apple vinegar according to your taste preference for acidity.
