Braised Endives With Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 endives
• Salt
• Pinch of sugar
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Less than 1 pint water
• Butter for pan
• Small piece of butter for sauce

Method

1. 1 Trim endives, removing outer leaves and paring the bottom. Wash thoroughly.
2. 2 Blanch endives in simmering water for 3 minutes, then drain.
3. 3 Place endives in a buttered frying pan. Season with salt, a pinch of sugar, lemon juice, and less than 1 pint water.
4. 4 Cook on stove for 2-3 minutes, then cover and transfer to a 350°F oven for 50 minutes.
5. 5 Transfer endives to a serving dish. Reduce cooking liquid, stir in a small piece of butter, and pour over endives.