Celery with Bacon, Brandy and Tomatoes

Name: Celery with Bacon, Brandy and Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 Tbsps brandy; 907 grams celery, ribs peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths on the diagonal, leaves reserved; 237 milliliters canned peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 6 servings Salt; 59 milliliters vegetable oil

Celery with Bacon, Brandy and Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 201 calories, 4g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of salt, vegetable oil, celery, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the celery leaves and fry over moderate heat until crisp, about 2 minutes.

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Celery Leaves

Transfer the leaves to a plate and sprinkle with salt.

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Salt

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, cook the bacon over low heat, stirring a few times, until the fat has rendered, about 6 minutes.

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Bacon

Add the celery and stir to coat it with the bacon fat.

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Bacon Drippings

Celery

Add the tomatoes and brandy, cover and cook until the celery is barely tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Season the celery with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the fried celery leaves and serve.

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Salt And Pepper