Buttered Celery
This was a dish my mom used to make, and I hadn’t thought about it for 40 years. And then recently I was trying to think of a good side dish for a dinner and this popped into my head. While it sounds really plain and simple, it is absolutely delicious and very easy to make.
Buttered Celery
Ingredients
- 12 stalks Celery
- 2 Tbsp butter
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ¾ cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Wash and trim the celery
- Reserve any leaves and chop them for a garnish.
- Cut on the bias into 1-inch chunks
- Melt the butter in a covered skillet
- Add the celery, salt and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Add the stock and bring to a simmer
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes
- Uncover and cook until stock evaporates
- Serve garnished with the chopped celery leaves
Notes
This can also be made using cabbage instead of celery, or a mix of both.